Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Browsers, Engines, Support and the Other Guys
Aug 8, 2022
Dive into the world of web browsers as Scott and Wes dissect giants like Chrome and Firefox alongside the rise of cloaked browsers. They explore the innovative features of Arc, highlighting its unique command palette. The discussion veers into nostalgia with fun tales about feature phones and the charm of ringtones, comparing them to today's smartphone culture. Memories of outdated browsers and classic gaming add a quirky twist, making this conversation both informative and entertaining for web developers and tech enthusiasts alike.
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Browser Engines
- Big browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari have their own rendering engines (Blink, Gecko, WebKit).
- Other browsers often "cloak" these engines, building their features on top.
Cloaked Browsers
- Consider cloaked browsers like Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, and Arc, which use existing engines.
- Focus browser support on the main engines (Blink, Gecko, WebKit) to simplify testing.
Arc Browser
- Arc reimagines browsing with a command palette (like VS Code) tied to command T.
- It replaces the URL bar and offers split tabs, session-like spaces, and more.