What is W3C?

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is an international organization that develops standards for the World Wide Web.

Main goals and functions of W3C:

• Creating and maintaining open standards (recommendations) for web technologies.
• Ensuring interoperability of websites and applications across various devices and platforms.
• Promoting accessibility of web content for people with disabilities.
• Guiding the development of web technologies in the long term.

Examples of W3C standards:

• HTML
• CSS
• XML
• DOM
• SVG
• WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Adhering to W3C standards ensures compatibility of web pages, improves user experience, and promotes the development of an open and accessible web.