Explore the future of web development in this conference talk from CSS Day 2017. Dive into the world of Houdini and its potential to revolutionize CSS feature implementation. Learn how Houdini addresses common challenges faced by developers when dealing with browser compatibility issues and inconsistent feature support. Discover how this powerful set of APIs can enable you to create custom CSS features and polyfills, giving you more control over rendering and layout. Gain insights from Philip Walton's expertise as he demonstrates practical applications and discusses the impact of Houdini on web development workflows. Access accompanying slides for visual references and examples to enhance your understanding of this cutting-edge technology.