Project Description: Verso

What is the project about?

Verso is a web browser built on the Servo web engine. It's an experimental project focused on exploring embedding solutions for Servo and eventually evolving into a full-fledged browser.

What problem does it solve?

It aims to advance the Servo web engine by providing a platform for testing and developing embedding solutions. It also explores new user interface paradigms, such as multi-view and multi-window support, with the long-term goal of building UI elements entirely within Servo.

What are the features of the project?

• Currently under heavy development, focusing on core functionality.
• Future goals include:
  • Multi-window support.
  • Multiprocess mode.
  • Sandboxing on all platforms.
  • GStreamer integration.

What are the technologies used in the project?

• Servo: The core web engine.
• Rust: The primary programming language (implied by cargo run).
• Build Systems:
  • Windows: Scoop, Git, Python, LLVM, CMake, Curl, Mako.
  • MacOS: Xcode, Homebrew, CMake, pkg-config, Harfbuzz, Mako.
  • Linux: Flatpak, Nix.
• Cargo.

What are the benefits of the project?

• Contributes to the development and maturation of the Servo web engine.
• Explores innovative browser features and UI concepts.
• Provides a platform for testing Servo's embedding capabilities.

What are the use cases of the project?

• Primarily for developers and researchers interested in web engine technology and browser development.
• Early adopters who want to experiment with a new browser built on Servo.
• Not yet intended for general use as a primary web browser (Servoshell is recommended for a better user experience at this stage).