This extensive guide, "Mastering Modern Web Platform Development in Blink," offers a structured curriculum for C++ engineers new to the Chrome/Blink team, focusing on HTML/CSS standards implementation. It identifies and addresses common knowledge gaps through ten modules covering critical topics like the web rendering pipeline, Chromium/Blink architecture, and CSS/HTML fundamentals. The document emphasizes the importance of web compatibility and interoperability, detailing the feature launch and shipping process which includes standards incubation, prototyping, testing with Web Platform Tests (WPT), and rigorous security/privacy reviews. Furthermore, it highlights memory management, testing strategies, accessibility, and efficient code landing, culminating in a practical 90-day onboarding plan and a self-assessment to ensure comprehensive understanding.