Module X24c: Browser Compatibility Issues
Review Questions and Answers
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OBJECTIVES

a. 	Identify browser compatibility issues;
b. 	Discuss general strategies for handling lack of
	browser compatibility;
c. 	Identify sources of information about browser capabilities;


OUTLINE
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Overview
	Importance of designing for all environments
	Wild-West period of browser development
	Complexity of standards
Causes of Browser Incompatibility
	Newer features not implemented in older browsers
	Complex features not implemented in simpler browsers
	Different interpretation of a shared standard
	Browser implementing non-standard features
Creating Compatible Web Pages
	Use only standard features
	View your Web pages in several browsers
	Be aware of the compatility of the features you use
	Avoid newer features until they are widely implemented
	Avoid features that are not uniformly implemented
	Validate your pages and Stylesheets
	Know the Current Browsers


QUESTIONS

1. What are the four main causes of browser 
   incompatibility?




2. What are some general strategies for handling lack of
   browser compatibility?
















ANSWERS

1. Newer features not implemented in older browsers; 
   Complex features not implemented in simpler browsers;
   Different interpretation of a shared standard;
   Browser implementing non-standard features.

2. Use only standard features;
   View your Web pages in several browsers;
   Be aware of the compatility of the features you use;
   Avoid newer features until they are widely implemented;
   Avoid features that are not uniformly implemented.