Eric Meyer, web pioneer and CSS expert, joins Wes and Scott to discuss the early days of CSS, the importance of test suites in web development, unexpected uses of WebKit, challenges of keeping up with new web technologies, exploring color mixing in CSS, and funding challenges for browser developers.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Web technology is versatile and used in various devices like kitchen appliances and automotive entertainment displays.
The funding of browser development heavily relies on Google Ad revenue, which could have a significant impact if it collapses.
Dream features for CSS include style scoping, text-to-line alignment, hanging punctuation, color mixing, and improved marker styling.
Deep dives
Using WebKit in Sony PlayStation
The Sony PlayStation runs on WebKit, using web technology to render the interface.
Alternative Spaces for Web Technology
Web technology is used in various places such as kitchen appliances, set-top boxes, automotive entertainment displays, and even the SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Impact of Funding on Browser Development
The funding of browser development is heavily reliant on Google Ad revenue, and if that were to collapse, it could lead to a significant impact on browser development.
Crowdfunding as an Alternative
Crowdfunding is a potential alternative for funding browser development, with examples such as Thunderbird being community-funded.
Dream Features for CSS
Some dream features for CSS include style scoping, text-to-line for alignment, hanging punctuation, color mixing, and improved marker styling. These features could enhance CSS capabilities and provide more flexibility for developers.
In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Eric Meyer about his start on the web, the early days of CSS, where CSS is headed, are we going to lose a browser, and more!