The Web Applications Working Group published the following two documents as W3C Proposed Recommendations: UI Events KeyboardEvent code Values which defines the values for the KeyboardEvent.code attribute and UI Events KeyboardEvent key Values which defines the key attribute values that must be used for KeyboardEvent's key attribute image
The Decentralized Identifier Working Group has published the following four Group Notes: Decentralized Identifier Extensions, DID Methods, DID Document Property Extensions and DID Resolution Extensions. The mission of the DID Working Group to seek consensus around the best way to achieve effective interoperability through common requirements, algorithms, architectural options, and various considerations for the DID resolution and DID URL dereferencing processes.
W3C has launched the Sustainable Web Interest Group. The mission of the Group is to improve digital sustainability so that the Web works better for all people and the planet. The group develops and documents guidelines, patterns, processes, and best practices (along with supporting materials) for addressing sustainability issues within digital technology affecting both people and the planet. See more at:
We are hiring! We have an an immediate job opening: Manager of the Office of the CEO. We are seeking a remote full-time staff member to run the Office of the CEO. The role covers a wide spectrum of responsibilities to ensure that the CEO can focus on strategic priorities and deliver on their responsibilities effectively and efficiently. https://www.w3.org/news/2024/hiring-manager-of-the-office-of-the-ceo/ #hiring #getfedihired #w3c image
"On the 55th World Standards Day, my history of the Web and relationship with W3C" by @Coralie Mercier (W3C) She wrote: "Standards are everywhere, ubiquitous, almost like utilities. They are so low-level that for the most part people are made aware of them only when they are controversial, fragmented or do not work. Part of my job in the W3C Communications Team is to ensure that key parties are aware of the Web standards work of the Web Consortium so that they can participate."
On the 55th World Standards Day, read W3C's Head of Communications @Coralie Mercier (W3C) as she reflects on her history of the Web and relationship with #w3c and shares a recent filmed interview with @bkardell for W3C Member @Igalia #WorldStandardsDay
W3C blog: "Accessibility education and outreach: Another milestone in W3C's 30-year history and evolution" by @Web Accessibility Initiative's Shawn Lawton Henry "As W3C celebrates 30 years, we also celebrate the success of the Accessibility Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG), share news of its closure, and look forward to a new chapter in W3C accessibility work."
"Consortium Members elect Board of Directors" We are pleased to announce that W3C Consortium Members have elected the following seven people, listed in alphabetical order, to the World Wide Web Consortium, Inc. Board of Directors: Koichi Moriyama Chris Needham Florian Rivoal Eric Siow LΓ©onie Watson Chris Wilson Hongru (Judy) Zhu
#introduction Hello! πŸ‘‹ Meet the W3C Team We are a international public-interest non-profit where since 1994 the Members, staff and public develop open standards and guidelines for an interoperable web to connect and empower humanity. Our focus: security, privacy, web accessibility, internationalization. With your help and our proven standards process based on fairness, openness, royalty-free, we make the Web work, for everyone. image
#AboutW3C Today marks the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web Consortium, founded by Web inventor @npub1rknc...cdxd 🎊 We made a 2:27 video using graphic elements and text running on a timeline from 1989 to 2024 to highlight milestones for #W3C and the Internet. (It is also available on YouTube: ) Version with audio description: