[x3d-public] TAG finding on Polyfills and the evolution of the Web: request for comment

[Don Brutzman]

Polyfills and the evolution of the Web

W3C Technical Architecture Group (TAG) Finding
07 February 2017
https://www.w3.org/2001/tag/doc/polyfills

Editor:
     Andrew Betts

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Abstract

Polyfills are a valuable part of Web architecture, because they promote the adoption of new features during the implementation process. However, polyfills can also create problems for standardization efforts and therefore for the future of the Web. This document defines the risks, benefits, and role of polyfills on the Web, and proposes best practices for implementors, spec editors, website developers, polyfill authors, and operators of polyfill distribution platforms.
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All comments welcome.

W3C TAG has requested feedack on this document.

	https://www.w3.org/2001/tag

Roy, can you please schedule an upcoming X3D Working Group session on this topic so that we can review responses, discuss comments, and draft a Web3D Consortium response for Board of Directors review/approval.  TIA.

all the best, Don
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