A really nice article by Molly Holzschlag clearly articulates the three groups that are independently defining web standards these days, outlining the pros and cons of each. The big question, of course, is, “which group should we follow into the future of the web?” The clear answer is “none,” as they all have deal-breaking cons. I really wish I had time to worry about the future of the web. Sadly, I don’t, so I’m left to just deal with today, and that basically means implementing whatever parts of specs work in the browsers that matter to users, and doing so in the most elegant, backwards-and-future compatible way possible (but always recognizing that given a choice between now and the future, now wins every time). Good read. Nicely done, Molly.
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