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Autopsy of a Browser

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Overview

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This course provides an autopsy of browsers, exploring their evolution from primitive text-based browsers to modern ones with advanced features like images, layouts, CSS, and JavaScript. By dissecting browsers that have evolved over time, participants will gain insights into the historical context that shaped modern browsers. The course covers topics such as the World Wide Web, HTTP, HTML, browser wars, and HTML standards. The teaching method involves dissecting browsers to understand their inner workings and historical significance. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how browsers have evolved and the factors that have influenced their development.

Syllabus

Intro
Overview
Proto Browsers
The World Wide Web
HTTP
Open Standard
HTML
World Wide Web
Links
Mosaic
Mosaic Netscape
Netscape
Amazon
Space Jam
IPO
Microsoft
Browser Wars
HTML Standards
Microsoft vs Netscape
Microsoft vs Apple
Netscape vs Microsoft
What Happened
Edge
Opera
Browser
Summary

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