html - Any way of using frames in HTML5?

Question

For school I must make a website and it must use those crappy old damn fml frames. I've already complained about this to my teacher without any success :(

I want to use HTML5, but it seems that frames are deprecated. Am I really required to use XHTML or HTML 4? Is there some work-around that makes my pages validate HTML5 with use of frames?

Answer 1

I know your class is over, but in professional coding, let this be a lesson:

• "Deprecated" means "avoid use; it's going to be removed in the future"
• Deprecated things still work - just don't expect support or future-proofing
• If the requirement requires it, and you can't negotiate it away, just use the deprecated construct.
  
  • If you're really concerned, develop the alternative implementation on the side and keep it ready for the inevitable failure
  • Charge for the extra work now. By requesting a deprecated feature, they are asking you to double the work. You're going to see it again anyway, so might as well front-load it.
  • When the failure happens, let the interested party know that this was what you feared; that you prepared for it, but it'll take some time
  • Deploy your solution as quickly as you can (there will be bugs)
  • Gain rep for preventing excessive downtime.