Drew DeVault • 3/18/2020

The reckless, infinite scope of web browsers

The article argues that web browsers have engaged in reckless feature creep, making the web platform obscenely complex. By analyzing W3C specifications, it demonstrates the scale is comparable to massive engineering projects, creating an insurmountable barrier to new competitors. This leads to a harmful duopoly, security vulnerabilities, and browsers acting against user interests.

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#web standards #software complexity #web browsers