Why W3C web standards?

W3C develops technical specifications according to the W3C Process, which is designed to maximize consensus, ensure quality, earn endorsement and adoption by W3C Members and the broader community.

W3C web standards are optimized for interoperability, security, privacy, web accessibility, and internationalization.

W3C's proven web standards process is based on fairness, openness, royalty-free, we make the web work, for everyone. #aboutW3C

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Web Standards

This page introduces web standards at a high-level.

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