Major Collaboration to Improve Browser Performance
Apple, WebKit, and Firefox have joined forces on a major collaboration project – creating a new version of the Speedometer Benchmark designed to measure real-world browser performance across different platforms.
Jan. 02, 2023 11:56PM
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A photo showing Apple, WebKit, and Firefox logos side by side representing their collaboration on the Speedometer Benchmark project
The web development community is abuzz with news of a major collaboration between Apple, WebKit, and Firefox. The three tech giants are joining forces to work on the next Speedometer benchmark in order to measure real-world browser performance. This is an important step forward for the industry as it will help developers create better websites and applications that are optimized for all browsers. The Speedometer benchmark was first introduced by Mozilla in 2016 as a way to measure how quickly web applications perform when running in different browsers. It tests a variety of tasks such as loading images, manipulating HTML elements, and more. The new version of the benchmark will take into account more complex scenarios that better reflect real-world usage patterns. This will allow developers to get an accurate picture of how their websites or apps will perform across different browsers. Apple has been leading the charge on this project with its Safari team working closely with both WebKit and Firefox engineers to ensure that the new benchmark is up to par with modern standards. The goal is for it to be released sometime later this year after extensive testing and refinement from all parties involved. This collaboration marks an important milestone for web development as it shows that even rival companies can come together for a common cause – improving browser performance for everyone’s benefit. With this new benchmark, developers can rest assured knowing that their sites or apps will run optimally regardless of which browser they use.