11 years Google Chrome: More than just a browser

Despite being a browser “born late”, Google Chrome is still developing very fast, becoming the most popular web browser in the world.

Since its first launch in 2008, Google Chrome has surpassed the sunbaes like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari to gain the number one position.

On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the release, look back on the path from “new ghost” to “ruler” of Google Chrome.

Original idea

Chrome was first released by Google on September 4, 2008 with the idea of ​​creating a better, more modern web browser.

At the time, only two browsers competed for direct market share: Internet Explorer (IE) and Firefox, excluding Safari, which was exclusive to Mac computers. IE is popular but hated by many, Firefox is better but its market share is only half that of IE (30% compared to 60%).

A few days before Chrome was released, Google posted a blog post entitled “A fresh new browser approach”. According to the Android Authority , the post stated that Google launched the browser because it believes it ” can bring value to users, while promoting web innovation “.

Google also claims Chrome is an open browser. Chrome’s source code is widely released as Chromium, which Google “learns” from Apple Webkit and Firefox.

The first test version of Chrome was released for the Windows platform, and the official version was released a few months later. Mac and Linux users must wait until 2010 to have Chrome.

Chrome has many advantages over its opponent. Firstly, this is a “conditional son” when the father of Google has a lot of money and resources. Second, it is built on existing technologies that fully meet web standards. Third, Google integrates with Chrome a variety of rich interactive applications, not just web browsing. Finally, Sandbox technology helps protect the browser from crashing when a website fails.

In addition, Chrome also has a simple interface, easy to use. When appearing on many platforms, Chrome’s synchronization capability is also appreciated.

In short, Google has developed the right product, launched at the right time, the right approach to help Chrome become the most popular browser in the world.

Always evolving

Chrome gets better and better over time. In 2010, Chrome appeared on popular computer platforms. In 2012, Chrome was available on mobile devices running Android and iOS.

In 2013, Google abandoned its WebKit processor to move to Blink. The main task of the processor is to “translate” HTML and web scripts to display to the user. Using Blink helps Google be more proactive in adding new features. Soon, browsers that followed the Chromium kernel switched to Blink.
Some browsers that use the existing Chromium kernel include Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, and most notably Microsoft Edge.

With many web browsers using the Chromium kernel, the web standards have also changed to be compatible with Chrome. That’s why Google’s browser is quickly gaining a larger market share than the rest.

The popularity and versatility of Chrome is the driving force for Google to release Chrome OS, a web-based operating system with Chrome applications.

More than just a browser

Google Chrome and the web have changed a lot in 11 years. Chrome is now more than just a browser, it’s a very popular platform, with many useful tools just like Google itself.

Web applications continue to grow, web standards are growing, and Chrome has always been the preferred platform for web designers to test and develop websites.

According to StatCounter , Chrome’s market share is 64% across all platforms combined, second is Safari with 15.5% thanks to the popularity of iOS, followed by Firefox with 4.4%. Safari and Firefox are also two of the few browsers that currently do not use the Chromium kernel.

Web standards are still evolving, and everything is possible. Maybe an opponent will “usurpation” Chrome in the future, but can not deny the important role of Chrome in the history of Internet development.

Source : Ictnews