The HTML5 <video> element was created to provide a standardized way to embed video content directly into web pages without requiring third-party plugins like Flash. It offers several advantages:
Native browser support for video playback
Improved accessibility and SEO
Better performance and lower resource usage
Greater control over video presentation and playback
Demo: Trying to Catch My Peacock
The video element hasd customizable features:
Controls attribute for built-in play/pause/seek functionality
Autoplay, loop, and muted attributes
Responsive design with CSS
Custom controls using JavaScript (play, pause, and restart buttons above)