October 15, 2008 at 12:16Ask MAMA what the Web is.
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Oslo Web , Norway, October 15, 2008 - Opera Software has begun to create a one-of-a-kind search engine that will allow you to study the structure of web pages on the World Wide Web. After its official release in a few months, this system will allow browser developers and standardization committees to jointly create a more compatible and standards-compliant Internet.
Opera today announces the advent of the MAMA search engine (Metadata Analysis and Mining Application), which is the brainchild of the company's engineers, which allows indexing the layout, style, use of scripts and other technologies used to create web pages. Opera was originally a leader in innovation and MAMA is a confirmation of the company's deep understanding of the device worldwide network.
The MAMA search engine scans 3.5 million web pages and the results of the check answer questions such as “can I find all pages containing at least 100 links?” or “what does an average web page consist of?” - The dreams of web developers are starting to come true.
“The modern worldwide network consists of many technological solutions, while also constantly evolving. An extensive MAMA database provides detailed information on how and to what extent web technologies are used by network developers, ”said Snorre M. Grimsby, vice president of quality control at Opera Software. “For us, the quality, compatibility and stability of our software products is the main task, and we want to share our experience with everyone who can find this knowledge useful.”
MAMA will allow web page developers to find examples of the use of various solutions and functions, see the main trends in the development of the network and receive information that can help when working with their clients and managers. Also, this technology will allow standardization committees to more accurately evaluate certain offers from developers and ultimately make the Web better and more suitable for closer interaction between browsers.
MAMA will also help with answers to questions such as “how many websites use CSS (cascading style sheets)?” (80.4% according to MAMA), or “how many errors on average per web page?” (47), or “how many characters are used on average on web pages?” (16,400), or even more specific, "which country most actively uses XMLHttpRequest technology, the most important component of AJAX?" (Norway, gaining 10.2% according to MAMA).
MAMA will help answer questions that are difficult to find answers, for example, “how many sites are adapted for viewing from mobile devices?” or "How common is Web 2.0?" The definition of pages matching the term “Web 2.0” can contain many evaluation criteria, including the use of microformats, RSS, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), AJAX and others. MAMA is ready to provide detailed answers to questions that do not have simple answers.
MAMA is an actively developing project, so over time the range of data obtained using this search engine will expand. This will keep track of current trends in the Web and help developers find real examples of the true art of web design for study and use as a model.
More information on the MAMA project: dev.opera.com/articles/view/mama .
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA has changed the way it works on the Internet from personal computers, mobile phones, and other devices that support Internet access. The cross-platform Opera browser is efficient, standards-compliant, and small in size. At the same time, it provides fast, safe and dynamic Internet access. The head office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the OPERA stock code. More information is available at www.opera.com .
Oslo Web , Norway, October 15, 2008 - Opera Software has begun to create a one-of-a-kind search engine that will allow you to study the structure of web pages on the World Wide Web. After its official release in a few months, this system will allow browser developers and standardization committees to jointly create a more compatible and standards-compliant Internet.
Opera today announces the advent of the MAMA search engine (Metadata Analysis and Mining Application), which is the brainchild of the company's engineers, which allows indexing the layout, style, use of scripts and other technologies used to create web pages. Opera was originally a leader in innovation and MAMA is a confirmation of the company's deep understanding of the device worldwide network.
The MAMA search engine scans 3.5 million web pages and the results of the check answer questions such as “can I find all pages containing at least 100 links?” or “what does an average web page consist of?” - The dreams of web developers are starting to come true.
“The modern worldwide network consists of many technological solutions, while also constantly evolving. An extensive MAMA database provides detailed information on how and to what extent web technologies are used by network developers, ”said Snorre M. Grimsby, vice president of quality control at Opera Software. “For us, the quality, compatibility and stability of our software products is the main task, and we want to share our experience with everyone who can find this knowledge useful.”
MAMA will allow web page developers to find examples of the use of various solutions and functions, see the main trends in the development of the network and receive information that can help when working with their clients and managers. Also, this technology will allow standardization committees to more accurately evaluate certain offers from developers and ultimately make the Web better and more suitable for closer interaction between browsers.
MAMA will also help with answers to questions such as “how many websites use CSS (cascading style sheets)?” (80.4% according to MAMA), or “how many errors on average per web page?” (47), or “how many characters are used on average on web pages?” (16,400), or even more specific, "which country most actively uses XMLHttpRequest technology, the most important component of AJAX?" (Norway, gaining 10.2% according to MAMA).
MAMA will help answer questions that are difficult to find answers, for example, “how many sites are adapted for viewing from mobile devices?” or "How common is Web 2.0?" The definition of pages matching the term “Web 2.0” can contain many evaluation criteria, including the use of microformats, RSS, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), AJAX and others. MAMA is ready to provide detailed answers to questions that do not have simple answers.
MAMA is an actively developing project, so over time the range of data obtained using this search engine will expand. This will keep track of current trends in the Web and help developers find real examples of the true art of web design for study and use as a model.
More information on the MAMA project: dev.opera.com/articles/view/mama .
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA has changed the way it works on the Internet from personal computers, mobile phones, and other devices that support Internet access. The cross-platform Opera browser is efficient, standards-compliant, and small in size. At the same time, it provides fast, safe and dynamic Internet access. The head office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the OPERA stock code. More information is available at www.opera.com .