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W3C - World Wide Web Consortium

The W3C or World Wide Web Consortium is the group that determines the technology behind the Web. These links will help you understand the W3C and thus be better prepared for where the Web is heading.
What is the W3C?
What is the W3C? Are you confused by the World Wide Web Consortium, or just want to know what it is? This article from the Web Design Guide will help you understand both the group that specifies the Web and the jargon that they use to do it.
What is the W3C?
Are you confused by the World Wide Web Consortium, or just want to know what it is? This article from the HTML/XML Guide will help you understand both the group that specifies the Web and the jargon that they use to do it.
Background of the W3C
Find out how the Consortium got started.
Glossary of W3C Jargon
An explanation of some of the more common jargon terms used on the World Wide Web Consortium site.
How to Join the W3C
Learn what it takes to become a member of the W3C.
How to Participate in the W3C
The W3C is only open to corporations - but there are ways for individuals to participate.
Jobs
Do you want to work on building the Web? Find out about job opportunities.
Mailing Lists
There are many public mailing lists available to allow you to join in the discussion about Web technologies.
Member List
The list of corporations that are members of the W3C.
Recommendations
These are the recommendations that the W3C has approved. You'll find things like XHTML 1.0, CSS Level 1, and XML in this listing.
Translations
While English is the official language of the W3C, many of the specifications have been translated.
W3C FAQs
If you have more questions about the World Wide Web Consortium, the FAQ is the place to start.
W3C Mission
Learn about the goals of the W3C and its role in the development of the Web.
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