Building a New Web Browser: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter explores the complexities of developing a new web browser from scratch, focusing on the implementation of core web standards like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. It discusses the unique approach of the Ladybird project, emphasizing the challenges of compliance, performance, and security while navigating the evolving landscape of web specifications. The conversation also considers the implications of current browser development trends and the potential for smaller, independent projects to innovate in a space dominated by major corporations.