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Interop Project Improves Browser Support for Web Technologies; CSS Functions Proposed
Key points
- Interop project improves cross-browser compatibility.
- CSS Subgrid achieved wide browser support after Interop 2023 inclusion.
- Mozilla is planning Interop 2027 and soliciting feature requests.
- Proposed CSS functions would allow custom CSS logic.
Interop Project Success
The Interop project, a collaborative effort involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, Igalia, and Bocoup, focuses on enhancing universal browser support for web technologies. This initiative has demonstrated success, with features added to Interop often achieving near-100% support across major browsers within a year.
CSS Subgrid as an Example
CSS Subgrid, an extension to CSS Grid, illustrates Interop's impact. Initially implemented in Firefox in 2019, it saw limited adoption by other browsers for years. After its inclusion in Interop 2023, Subgrid became widely available across all modern browsers by the end of that year.
Planning for Interop 2027
As Interop 2027 is being planned, Mozilla has introduced a ranking system for developers to vote on most-requested features. This data will inform the selection of features for inclusion in the next Interop cycle.
Proposed CSS Functions
One significant proposal for future CSS development is the addition of functions. This would allow developers to define custom CSS logic, similar to JavaScript functions. An example demonstrates defining a gradient function and a function for polar-to-Cartesian coordinate conversion.
The CSS function proposal is already implemented in Chromium browsers, indicating potential for broader adoption if included in Interop.
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Primary sources
GitHub web-platform-tests/interopReporting from
The Interop project, a collaboration between major browser vendors, has significantly improved universal browser support for web technologies like CSS Subgrid. Mozilla is currently planning Interop 2027 and is collecting community feedback to prioritize new features, including a proposal for CSS functions.