WebKit is made and maintained by a collaborative effort from many contributors. While it began as a fork of KHTML and KJS from KDE, its development has been driven by several organizations and individuals.
In short, WebKit is not solely made by one entity.
Key Contributors to WebKit Development
WebKit is a collaborative project with contributions from various sources. Here's a breakdown:
- Apple Inc.: A significant contributor and maintainer of WebKit, using it in Safari and other products.
- KDE Contributors: Originally forked from KDE's KHTML and KJS libraries, KDE continues to contribute.
- Google: Historically a major contributor, using it in Chrome (before switching to Blink, a fork of WebKit).
- Nokia: Contributed to WebKit development, particularly in mobile applications.
- Bitstream: Involved in WebKit development and optimization.
- BlackBerry: Used WebKit in its browsers and contributed to its development.
- Sony: Contributed to WebKit, especially for use in embedded devices.
- Igalia: A consultancy that has made substantial contributions to WebKit.
- Others: Numerous other individuals and organizations have contributed to the project.
WebKit's Open Source Nature
WebKit operates under an open-source license, which allows for widespread collaboration and contribution. This model fosters innovation and allows different organizations to adapt WebKit to their specific needs.
In Summary
WebKit's development is a combined effort involving Apple, KDE contributors, Google (historically), Nokia, Bitstream, BlackBerry, Sony, Igalia, and many others.
