If you’ve ever switched between browsing on your smartphone and your desktop, accessed the internet on a slow connection, or found a website using Google — you’ve benefited from established web standards.
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September 4, 2025
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Web standards: where they came from and why they exist
Web standards are a set of practical guidelines to ensure the web is accessible to as many people as possible. Learn the best practices for applying them.
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