W3C

World Wide Web Consortium

An international community that develops open standards for the World Wide Web, with the goal of promoting its evolution and interoperability. The W3C was founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web.

The W3C is made up of member organizations from around the world, including industry leaders, academic institutions, and government agencies. Its work is divided into various working groups, each focused on a specific area of web technology, such as HTML, CSS, and accessibility.

The W3C is responsible for developing many of the core technologies used on the web, including HTML, CSS, XML, and the Document Object Model (DOM). The W3C’s standards are widely used and respected throughout the web industry and are considered essential for creating interoperable, accessible, and reliable web content.

In addition to developing web standards, the W3C also provides a range of resources and tools for web developers, including documentation, code libraries, and testing tools. The W3C is a non-profit organization that is funded through membership fees and donations.

• Abbreviation: W3C
• Source: World Wide Web Consortium