The Friction of Web Standards - CSS Implementation Challenges

Explore the challenges and complexities of web standards implementation in this 45-minute conference talk from CSS Day 2018. Delve into Eric Meyer's insights on the "friction of web standards," examining why consistent feature implementations across major browsers can take years to materialize. Learn about the intricacies of specification interaction and its impact on web development. Discover examples ranging from rounded corners to grid layouts, and understand how unresolved questions in CSS specifications affect browser implementations. Gain perspective on the role of experimental features, preprocessors, and initiatives like Houdini in shaping the future of web standards. Understand how developers can contribute to overcoming implementation challenges and maintaining web interoperability. Access accompanying slides for visual reference and dive deeper into Eric Meyer's expertise in web standards and CSS.

Intro
The Web of 1991
Rounded Corners
Four Examples
Two Examples
Clipping
Background Repeat Space
Set Shadows
Border Style
Browser Transitions
Gradients
Image Borders
Unresolved Questions
Grid Layout
SubGrid
Display Contents
How Can We Help
Experiment
Experimental Features
Preprocessors
Houdini
Friction as Responsibility
Conclusion