What is a Browser?
A browser is a computer application that allows users to view HTML files. It is a large part of the internet as it is the access point to the world wide web.
What is Browser Compatibility?
Browser compatibility is the ability of a web page to be viewed in any browser. More technically, it describes the ability of a browser to interpret HTML code.
Why is it Important?
In this modern area, people are using a plethora of browsers to access a website. It would be a shame if a potential client or customer was hindered from viewing your website due to not being able to view it from their browser.
Browser compatibility creates potential headaches for web developers. As newer popular scripting languages create flashy Web pages, older browsers may not understand the new code. For security reasons, many people disable scripting languages in their Web browsers, reducing compatibility. If the webmaster has been thorough, there should be a way to surf the site’s content without the flash and bang. Unfortunately, this often isn’t the case, and a browser that has scripts or cookies turned off may not be able to get into the site at all.
What Can Web Developers do?
Once you've created your web design, you should review your site's appearance and functionality on multiple browsers to make sure that all your visitors are getting the experience you worked so hard to design. Ideally, you should start testing as early in your site development process as possible. Different browsers - and even different versions of the same browser - can see your site differently. You can also use services such as BrowserShots and Browsera to check how your websites would look in different browsers and adjust as necessary.
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