Igalia has taken on the challenging task of reviving the Servo project, an experimental browser engine initially created by Mozilla in 2012. After facing abandonment in 2020, Igalia stepped in with external funding in 2023 to bring Servo back to life. With two years of dedicated work, Servo has made significant strides, including enhancements to the layout engine, support for new platforms like Android and OpenHarmony, and collaborations with projects like Tauri and Outreachy. Despite challenges, Servo shows promise as a secure and performant web rendering engine. Continued funding and community support will be crucial to sustain its growth and development.
https://blogs.igalia.com/mrego/servo-revival-2023-2024/