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Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group

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The Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) is a group of people who work on improving HTML and related web technologies. It was started in 2004 by Apple, Mozilla, and Opera, some of the big Web browser companies.[1] WHATWG undertakes maintenance for the important web standards like HTML and the Document Object Model (DOM).[2][3] The main members of WHATWG are Apple, Mozilla, Google, and Microsoft. Members of the WHATWG community work to ensure that these standards are well implemented.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Reid, Jonathan (2015). "1 - Welcome to HTML5". HTML5 Programmer's Reference. Apress. pp. In section "A Brief History of HTML" -- "The Formation of the WHATWG and the Creation of HTML5". ISBN 9781430263678.
  2. ↑ Cohen, Nancy; Xplore, Tech. "W3C and WHATWG agreement: Single version of HTML, DOM specifications". techxplore.com.
  3. ↑ "Alliance gives HTML a stronger future after decade-long struggle to control the web's core tech". CNET.
  4. ↑ "FAQ – How does the WHATWG work?". WHATWG. 22 November 2012. If necessary, controversies are resolved by the Steering Group with members appointed from the organizations that develop browser engines, as a backstop to ensure the editor's judgment aligns with what they will implement.
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