web standards

Web standards are like the building regulations of the Internet. The W3C is dedicated to defining and promoting Web standards, although in recent years the group has received criticism.

In theory, all parties participating in making information available on the Internet are supposed to adhere to Web standards, ensuring that tools, code, and information are all compatible. In reality, Web standards are still struggling to gain full acceptance although progress is being made.

Some browser manufacturers are notorious for only following standards partially, while some Web developers have opted to ignore standards and write non-compliant code. This lack of full support hampers the standards movement and, especially in the case of mixed support by browser makers, imposes unfortunate limits on the benefits achieved by adhering strictly to standards.

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