World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Overview

International community that develops web standards. Creator of HTML, CSS, HTTP, and other core web technologies that define how the web works.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 1994-10-01

  • Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (global)

  • Status: International standards organization

  • Founder: Tim Berners-Lee

  • Founded by Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the World Wide Web) at MIT in 1994

  • W3C develops HTML, CSS, HTTP, SVG, XML, and other web standards

  • W3C recommendations are voluntary standards adopted by the industry

  • Members include major tech companies (Google, Microsoft, Apple, Mozilla, etc.)

  • W3C also develops accessibility standards (WCAG)

  • The WHATWG (living standard) competes with W3C for HTML/CSS development

Products Mentioned in Wiki

  • html
  • css
  • http
  • svg
  • xml

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