Animations and interactive apps will respond instantly, and be able to handle more intensive content while holding consistent frame rates. 'Pages will load faster, and scrolling will be silky smooth. Firefox users should see dramatic performance improvements by the end of next year, according to Mozilla. The engine aims to harness the hardware the browser runs on more effectively. Because users expect these features to just work, and developers want to use them, Mozilla thinks it's time to do a better job of supporting the needs of both groups. The new Quantum engine will improve Firefox's ability to handle modern website features, such as auto-playing video, rich animations, and instant messaging. Mozilla has announced project Quantum, kicking off a major overhaul of its web engine to deliver a faster browsing experience by the end of 2017. Quantum also introduces the Rust language and features from the Servo project to exploit chip technologies, such as the GPU.
