Cross-browser markup refers to building sites so they look and work equally well across different web browsers. Every browser has its own quirks and differences in how it supports web standards like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which leads to differences in how pages behave and look.
The goal of cross-browser markup is to make sure a site looks and functions equally well in popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and others. That means following W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) standards and recommendations, testing and debugging across browsers, and using polyfills and other techniques to cover missing features or capabilities in older or unusual browsers.
To achieve cross-browser compatibility, "Creative Bureau 77" applies the following methods:
- Using standard, compatible technologies. We use standard markup languages — HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — and strictly follow W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) recommendations and specifications.
- Testing across browsers and platforms: We test pages across different browsers and platforms to catch and fix any display or functionality issues.
- Using a cross-browser CSS framework: We use the cross-browser CSS framework Bootstrap, which provides pre-tested styles and components compatible across browsers.
- Fallback solutions: We provide alternative styles or functionality for outdated browsers.
Cross-browser markup is an important aspect of web development, since it ensures usability and accessibility for every visitor, regardless of the browser or platform they use.