This, in turn, caused platform fragmentation and exposed compatibility gaps. Faster releases: Because EdgeHTML shipped on the same schedule as the Windows operating system, Microsoft’s ability to update the Edge browser was slowed down.This created occasional compatibility issues for Edge users. Fewer bugs: Due to Chrome’s immense popularity, some web developers simply chose not to validate websites on the EdgeHTML codebase.

Better alignment: This will help both Microsoft and Edge align better with web standards-and other Chromium-based browsers.

Greater reach: Microsoft can now leverage Chromium’s cross-platform technology-and make Edge available to all supported versions of Windows and other desktop platforms like macOS.

Microsoft has stated multiple reasons for making the switch from EdgeHTML to Chromium: So why has Microsoft decided to switch to Chromium? If you want to run automated tests,you can leverage BrowserStack Automate to run all your Selenium test cases on the Edge browser-on multiple devices-at the same time. Web developers need to test their websites for compatibility on Chromium Edge -among other things.īrowserStack has partnered with Microsoft to give you unlimited access to Edge for Live testing. Users who switch to or update the Edge browser are going to expect seamless, bug-free experiences on every website they access. Switching to Chromium puts Microsoft Edge on par with Google Chrome in terms of functionality, so user adoption and market share are expected to increase.

This update, codenamed ‘Project Anaheim’, is a landmark shift for Microsoft, from the EdgeHTML engine to the Chromium engine.

Microsoft rolled out the latest version of its Edge browser, Edge 79, on January 15, 2020. Microsoft Edge - Chromium Edge Browser 79

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