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1012: Who Decides What Ships on the Web?

1 hour 9 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 11:00 am.

The Importance of Sunscreen

Welcome to Syntax!

Transitioning from Google to Mozilla

Brought to you by Sentry.io

Mozilla’s Current Position and Development Priority

Feature Implementation and Developer Feedback

JPEG XL and AVIF: The Future of Image Formats

Balancing User Features and Web Standards

Navigating the AI Translation Dilemma

Understanding the Prompt API Controversy

Rethinking the Future of Prompt APIs

Exploring Local Models and User Control

The State of Firefox DevTools

Browser Stability and Developer Editions

Introduction to the Heading Offset API

Interop APIs and Their Importance

Developer Feedback and Browser Features

Animating Display None and Its Challenges

HTML and Canvas: Opportunities and Concerns

Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

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Scott and Wes sit down with Jake Archibald from Mozilla to unpack how web standards actually get made at Firefox. From browser features and developer feedback to the drama around the Prompt API. They discuss Interop 2026, the future of web APIs, and what it’s really like shaping the web after a career spanning both Google and Mozilla.

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Headingoffset & Headingreset attributes

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