WHATWG
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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]
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Abbreviation | WHATWG |
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Formation | 4 June 2004; 20 years ago (2004-06-04) |
Purpose | Developing web standards |
Membership | Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Mozilla Corporation[1] |
Main organ | Steering Group |
Website | whatwg |
WHATWG is responsible for maintaining multiple web-related technical standards, including the specifications for the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and the Document Object Model (DOM).[4][5] The central organizational membership and control of WHATWG – its "Steering Group" – consists of Apple, Mozilla, Google, and Microsoft. WHATWG community members work with the editor of the specifications to ensure correct implementation.[6]