Honestly, cross-browser compatibility comes down to one simple thing- testing early and following web standards. As web developers, we can’t assume what works perfectly in Chrome will behave the same in Safari or Firefox. I’ve learned that writing clean, standards-based code and avoiding browser-specific hacks saves a lot of headaches later.
I usually start by using a CSS reset or normalize file to keep styling consistent, and I rely on modern layout techniques like Flexbox and Grid since they’re well supported. I keep checking my work across browsers throughout development rather than waiting until the end - BrowserStack has been a lifesaver for that. I also try to build with progressive enhancement in mind so even if something fancy doesn’t work somewhere, the core functionality still does.
Working at Bacancy has given me a chance to see how team of web developers approach these challenges differently. I’m here to pass on that knowledge and grow together with other web developers who care about building better, more consistent experiences.
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