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Igalia Chats

Browser Politics and You

Jan 14, 2024
Jake Archibald and Surma discuss browser politics, user base importance, the need for a declarative approach, tools for gathering developer insights, Google's investment in CSS, and limitations of the web platform. Tune in to learn more!
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Quick takeaways

  • Browsers operate like political parties, with user numbers translating to power and influence in the technology market.
  • The extensible web manifesto aimed to enable innovation through low-level functionality but faced challenges and missed opportunities in implementation.

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The dynamic of the podcast and the introduction of the guests

In this podcast episode, the hosts Brian Cardell and Eric Meyer introduce themselves and their two special guests, Soma and Jake Archwald. They share anecdotes about their experience working together and how they have transitioned to different roles throughout their careers. They also discuss their previous podcast, HTTP 203, and the launch of their new podcast, 'Off the Main Thread.' The hosts express their passion for podcasting, which they consider to be a fun and enjoyable activity.

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