Hi everyone! I've recently dived into web development using the MDN docs, which I find super helpful compared to YouTube tutorials. I'm really interested in building my own web browser, but I'm a total beginner and currently studying engineering. Any guidance on where to start would be appreciated!
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It's awesome that you're aiming high with building a web browser! But just using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript might not cut it. You might want to look into using something like Electron, which essentially wraps a browser inside an app. However, if you're thinking about building a full browser from scratch, you’d need a language like C++, Python, or even something like Rust. Plus, you'll need to grasp networking concepts and how browsers work internally.
Just a heads-up, building a complete web browser is one of the toughest programming challenges out there. I’d recommend starting with something simpler or narrowing down your project significantly. And remember, practice writing clear and concise code—it'll really help you communicate better in the long run!
Okay, thank you! I will try my best next time.
Just to clarify, building a full web browser can get super complicated. The code base for Chromium and Firefox is huge! It might be better to start with web apps using HTML/CSS/JS first. If that’s more your speed, check out resources like The Odin Project for guided learning.
Thank you for your advice!
I'm planning on using Chromium as a base and I have some knowledge of networking!