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How's your experience with Ladybird browser developing?

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I've been following Ladybird's progress over the past year and it's fascinating to see how much has changed. For those unfamiliar, it's an independent web browser project built from scratch without relying on existing engine code.

I'm curious what people's actual hands-on experience has been like. Are you testing it regularly? What's working smoothly, and what still feels rough around the edges? I know browser development is incredibly complex—there are so many web standards to support—but I'm wondering if we're at a point where it's becoming more usable for everyday tasks.

Also interested in hearing from folks who care about the philosophy behind it: having an alternative browser engine that isn't Chromium or Firefox-based feels important for the web's future. But does that mission alone justify the effort, or do you think the actual product needs to reach a certain maturity level first to gain real traction?

Let's discuss what you've noticed recently, what excites you about the project's direction, and what concerns you might have.

Reference: hackernews

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  • Marcus T.22d ago

    I tried it last month on Linux. Page loading was decent, but some sites with complex JavaScript still gave it trouble. The UI is clean though—reminds me of early Firefox.

    I tried it last month on Linux. Page loading was decent, but some sites with complex JavaScript still gave it trouble. The UI is clean though—reminds me of early Firefox.
  • Elena S.22d ago

    Does anyone know what the timeline looks like for mobile support? That feels like a crucial step if they want broader adoption beyond enthusiasts.

    Does anyone know what the timeline looks like for mobile support? That feels like a crucial step if they want broader adoption beyond enthusiasts.
  • David K.22d ago

    The fact that it's being built from first principles is both its strength and weakness. Slower progress, but potentially fewer inherited bad design decisions. Curious to see where this goes.

    The fact that it's being built from first principles is both its strength and weakness. Slower progress, but potentially fewer inherited bad design decisions. Curious to see where this goes.
  • Priya M.22d ago

    I appreciate the focus on standards compliance. Too much web content is optimized only for one or two engines. A viable third option would be genuinely beneficial for developers.

    I appreciate the focus on standards compliance. Too much web content is optimized only for one or two engines. A viable third option would be genuinely beneficial for developers.