WebRender: A Sneak Peek into Firefox Quantum's Future - Rust Hungary 2017

Explore the future of web browsing in this 40-minute conference talk from Rust Hungary. Dive into WebRender, a key component of Firefox Quantum, and discover how it revolutionizes page rendering. Learn about the inspiration behind WebRender's design, its focus on common web primitives, and how it redraws pages every frame for smoother performance. Gain insights from Nicolas Silva, a Mozilla graphics engineer, on how Rust and Servo components contribute to making Firefox Quantum faster, safer, and more efficient. Understand the technical advancements that promise to transform the user experience for millions of Firefox users worldwide.

Intro
Code of Conduct
Project Quantum
Painting and compositing
Inspired by modern game engines
Focus on the Web's most common primitives
Redraws the page every frame