What is WebKit?
WebKit is the open-source web browser engine used as the foundation for Safari, Mail, App Store, and numerous other apps on macOS, iOS, and even Linux. It provides a standards-compliant rendering engine, JavaScript interpreter, and comprehensive set of web APIs to enable a wide range of web-based functionality across different operating systems and devices
Highlights
- Cross-platform support for macOS, iOS, and Linux
- Standards-compliant rendering engine
- Integrated JavaScript interpreter
- Comprehensive set of web APIs
- Used as the core technology for major apps like Safari, Mail, and App Store