What Are Web Standards and Why Do They Matter?
Web standards are a series of guidelines created by the W3C – the governing body of the Web. They guide the way that we create websites and help ensure that the Web continues to be an open communication platform to which all have equal access. In general, standards exist to make things simpler and easier. Isn’t it convenient that most electrical devices in your country use the same electricity supply, and there is a common language for business and daily interactions? Now imagine how much more difficult life would be if these facts were not true. Let us now apply this to the Web. Web standards are technologies that are free to use, and work the same, regardless of device or platform. Provided you build a website using web standards and best practices, it will be usable by anyone, regardless of their location, the device they are surfing the Web with, and any disabilities they may have. Standards for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the other languages that make up the fabric of the Web are cr
