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SAXing up the Markup Validator: from Validator to Conformance Checker
One of the main weaknesses of the Markup Validator is, it's a validator. That is, it compares documents to a machine-readable grammar of the markup language in use. The faster, leaner architecture we have been working on in the past months finally make it possible to check conformance criteria beyond the mere grammar-based validation. But would the validator still be a validator?
Filed by olivier Théreaux on March 29, 2007 2:38 AM in Bugs Life
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Meet the HTML Working Group chairs in Austin at SxSWi
I enjoyed living in Austin and I like to visit when I can. My last trip was more for MIT research stuff; this time it's W3C business. I took SxSWi 2007 off my travel schedule when the TAG scheduled a...
Filed by Dan Connolly on March 9, 2007 8:03 AM in HTML, Opinions and Editorial
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Watch Out The HTML Page
In this new space, the HTML home page, I intend to give you information about HTML development as much as possible. I will try to create a space where people will find valuable information about the HTML Working Group work....
Filed by Karl Dubost on March 7, 2007 3:21 PM in HTML
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W3C Launches New HTML Working Group
W3C is pleased to announce the new HTML Working Group, chartered to create the next HTML standard with the active participation of browser vendors, software developers, and content designers. "It's time to revisit the standard and see what we can...
Filed by Karl Dubost on March 7, 2007 8:17 AM in HTML
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When to standardize, especially an RDF API
The HTML 4.01 specification has an IMG element, but there is no normative dependency on the PNG or GIF or JPEG specifications. "What good is an HTML user agent that doesn't support GIFs?!?" you might ask. And you wouldn't be...
Filed by Dan Connolly on March 2, 2007 12:47 AM in Opinions and Editorial, Semantic Web, Web Architecture
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W3C is hiring!
There are 4 positions open right now at W3C. It is rare enough to be noted. You are encouraged to send your resume to the appropriate person (not to me). Women applications are welcome. Web Accessibility Engineer Voice Browser Specialist...
Filed by Karl Dubost on March 1, 2007 4:20 AM in Opinions and Editorial
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