The Shape of the Web - Accomplishments and Challenges Past and Present

Explore the evolution and future challenges of the web in this thought-provoking keynote address from View Source 2019. Delve into the web's journey from a text-based academic platform to a multimedia experience, examining pivotal moments like the introduction of image-capable browsers. Investigate current issues in maintaining an open and inclusive internet, including internationalization, developer diversity, and browser competition. Learn about the importance of collaboration, user experience, and respecting cultural differences in web development. Discover how community efforts are shaping web standards, privacy measures, and performance optimization. Gain insights into the web's current state and potential future directions, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and inclusivity in the digital landscape.

Intro
Amsterdam
Music
BIM House
Henri Helvetica
The Original Social Network
Alta Vista
Netscape Navigator
Netscape Statement
Smartphones
What can we do today
Collaboration
Designers
Author Experience
Dope
Basic
Best meetups
Respect for developers
Good docs
Conference date
The main problem
Internationalization
GitHub is ready
Developer story
Developer diversity
Celebrating wins
The standard photo
Respecting cultural diversity
CSS vs JS
Respect for everyone
Browser diversity
Browser war
Open source
Firefox
Speed
Speed Index
Performance EP
Image formats
Lighthouse
Privacy
Web
Dark psychic forces
Community responding
Web in great shape