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The Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group ( WHATWG) is a community of people interested in evolving HTML and related technologies. The WHATWG was founded by individuals from Apple Inc., the Mozilla Foundation and Opera Software, leading Web browser vendors in 2004. [2] [3]
- WHATWG
- Developing web standards
- 4 June 2004; 19 years ago
HTML5 ( Hypertext Markup Language 5) is a markup language used for structuring and presenting hypertext documents on the World Wide Web. It was the fifth and final [4] major HTML version that is now a retired World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) recommendation. The current specification is known as the HTML Living Standard.
- .mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace}, .html, .htm
- TEXT
- text/html
- public.html
So, in response, these organisations set out with a mission to address these concerns and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group was born. In 2017, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla helped develop an IPR policy and governance structure for the WHATWG, together forming a Steering Group to oversee relevant policies.
Participate. Get started with contributing to the WHATWG. Chat. Talk to other members of the WHATWG community. Twitter. Keep track of spec changes and other announcements
Mar 29, 2017 · WHATWG seems to be on the agile train, whereas W3C is on the waterfall train. The agile train is faster.... for a little while. The waterfall train is much slower... but it won't bust a side rod around a tight turn. The waterfall train also has the benefit of knowing where it is going in advance.
Jun 25, 2019 · In December 2017, HTML 5.2 reaches W3C Recommendation. WHATWG IPR Policy. Also in December 2017, the WHATWG gained a patent policy: The WHATWG has been going great since it began in 2004, but without participation from all the browser engine implementers, was only partially meeting its goals.
May 3, 2024 · In more length: the term "HTML5" is widely used as a buzzword to refer to modern web technologies, many of which (though by no means all) are developed at the WHATWG. This document is one such; others are available from the WHATWG Standards overview. 1.2 Background. HTML is the World Wide Web's core markup language.
