A Case for Browser-Engine Diversity - View Source 2019

Explore the importance of browser engine diversity in a talk from View Source 2019. Delve into web compatibility, interoperability, and the web standards process as Mike Taylor examines the consequences of the declining variety in browser engines. Learn about the history of browser engines, the dominance of Chrome and Chromium, and the impact on web development. Discover practical steps developers can take to support browser diversity, including checking API support and reporting browser bugs. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the current browser landscape, and understand why maintaining engine diversity is crucial for the future of the web.

Introduction
History of browser engines
HTML
Chrome
Bruce Lawson
Examples
Aspect Ratio
What drives Apple
Google services
The cynical view
The positive view
What can you do
Is this API well supported
Has anyone ever reported a browser bug
Final plea