Reinventing the Web Browser for Modern Computers

Explore the future of web browsing in this 22-minute Web Summit talk, where Mozilla's Mark Mayo delves into the challenges and innovations of modern browser design. Learn about the delicate balance between performance and memory usage in multi-tab browsing, and discover how a new API is revolutionizing the add-ons ecosystem. Gain insights into Firefox's latest developments, including multithreading improvements, the implementation of Rust, and a redesigned user interface. Understand the reasons behind Firefox's long development process and the significant benefits it brings to users. From internal mascots to jet engines, this talk covers a wide range of topics that showcase Mozilla's commitment to reinventing the web browser for contemporary computing needs.

Intro
Our internal mascot
Why are we cocky
The new Firefox
Learning from Firefox
Multithreading
Why it took so long
Benefits of Firefox
Jet Engines
Rust
New Interface
Tabs
Gifts