Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Should You Support IE11?
May 25, 2020
The hosts dive into the relevance of Internet Explorer 11, discussing whether developers should continue supporting it. They analyze trends and suggest data-driven decisions for browser support. Modern CSS features like Flexbox and Grid are highlighted as benefits of moving away from IE11. The episode addresses strategies for partial support, including progressive enhancement and polyfills. Testing methods on Mac using VirtualBox are also explored, showcasing how much easier testing has become with modern tools.
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Data-Driven Decisions for IE11 Support
- Analyze your website's analytics to see IE11 usage and sales data.
- Don't rely on global usage statistics; prioritize your own data for informed decisions.
Level Up Tutorials' IE11 Strategy
- Scott Tolinsky shares how he decided against IE11 support for Level Up Tutorials from the start.
- His target audience (developers learning new technologies) rarely uses outdated browsers.
Convincing Stakeholders to Drop IE11
- Convince stakeholders to drop IE11 support using data, not personal opinions.
- Show the financial impact of supporting a small user base on an outdated browser.