W3C

 W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) is an international organization that develops standards for the World Wide Web.¹ It was founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web.²

W3C's mission is to lead the Web to its full potential by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure the long-term growth of the Web.³ The⁴ organization publishes standards for various Web technologies, including HTML, CSS, XML, and Web services.⁵ These standards help to ensure that Web pages and applications are interoperable across different browsers and devices.⁶

W3C also plays a role in promoting accessibility on the Web.⁷ The organization has developed guidelines for making Web content accessible to people with disabilities.⁸

W3C is a non-profit organization funded by its members, which include large technology companies, research institutions, and government agencies.⁹ The organization is open to anyone who is interested in participating in the development of Web standards.¹⁰

Here are some of the key areas where W3C has made significant contributions:

• HTML: W3C is responsible for the development of HTML, the markup language used to create Web pages.¹¹ The organization has published several versions of HTML, including HTML4 and HTML5, which have added new features and capabilities to the Web.¹²
• CSS: W3C is also responsible for the development of CSS, the style sheet language used to control the appearance of Web pages.¹³ CSS has made it possible to create visually appealing Web pages without having to write complex HTML code.¹⁴
• XML: W3C has developed XML, a markup language that is used to store and transport data.¹⁵ XML is used in a variety of applications, including Web services, e-commerce, and data exchange.¹⁶
• Web services: W3C has developed a number of standards for Web services, which are software applications that can communicate with each other over the Web. Web services are used in a variety of applications, including e-commerce, social networking, and cloud computing.¹⁷
• Accessibility: W3C has developed guidelines for making Web content accessible to people with disabilities.¹⁸ These guidelines have helped to make the Web more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

W3C is a valuable resource for Web developers and users.¹⁹ The organization's standards help to ensure that the Web is interoperable, accessible, and user-friendly.²⁰

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• W3C website: https://www.w3.org/
• W3C blog: https://www.w3.org/blog/
• W3C standards: https://www.w3.org/standards/