Building WebKit for iOS Simulator
You can now build and run top-of-tree WebKit for iOS in the iOS Simulator — included are a summary of steps to get you up and running.
Using ARIA 1.0 and the WebKit Accessibility Node Inspector
Most major web apps use ARIA and related techniques to improve accessibility and general usability for everyone.
Introducing the JetStream Benchmark Suite
A new JavaScript benchmark test suite that codifies what our de facto process has been — to combine latency and throughput benchmarks.
Benchmark for Web App Responsiveness
Speedometer:
Benchmark for Web App Responsiveness
We are pleased to announce Speedometer, a new benchmark that measures the responsiveness of web applications.
Introducing the WebKit FTL JIT
Designed to bring aggressive C-like optimizations to the largest variety of JavaScript programs.
Overview of WebKit’s CSS JIT Compiler
Making CSS faster and more scalable is an area of research in the WebKit project.
Advanced Layout Made Easy with CSS Regions
CSS Regions is an exciting technology that makes it easier than ever to create rich, magazine-like layouts within web content.
WebKit and C++11
WebKit now requires our various ports to build with compilers that support some C++11 features.
Using References Instead of Pointers
We started converting WebKit code to using references instead of pointers when passing around objects.
Improved Support for Images on High-Resolution Displays
WebKit now supports the srcset attribute on image elements to specify higher-quality images for your users.
Binary Size Matters
Unusual Speed Boost:
Binary Size Matters
One of my concerns last year was that while WebKit was getting faster on common benchmarks, some operations were getting slower as a byproduct of new features and optimizations.
State of Web Inspector
Last year, Safari 6 included a reimagination of Web Inspector that aligned the design and user experience with Xcode 4.