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Handling Cross-Browser Compatibility Issues​

  1. Use Web Standards:
    Stick to standardized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript features supported by all major browsers.

  2. Test Across Browsers:
    Regularly test your site in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (and mobile browsers).

  3. CSS Resets/Normalize:
    Use a CSS reset or normalize.css to reduce browser inconsistencies.

  4. Feature Detection:
    Use Modernizr or native feature detection to provide fallbacks for unsupported features.

  5. Vendor Prefixes:
    Use tools like Autoprefixer to add necessary CSS vendor prefixes.

  6. Polyfills:
    Use polyfills (e.g., core-js) to add support for missing JavaScript features.

  7. Graceful Degradation & Progressive Enhancement:
    Ensure basic functionality works everywhere, then enhance for modern browsers.

  8. Consult Compatibility Tables:
    Check MDN Web Docs or Can I use for browser support info.

  9. Automated Testing:
    Use tools like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs for cross-browser testing automation.

Tip: Always keep browsers updated and encourage users to do the same for best results.