This post explores the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies and their compatibility across different browsers and platforms. It examines tools like iwanttouse.com and other resources to determine what web features can be safely used in 2021. The discussion will also include insights from industry experts like Jason and Mathias Bynens regarding JavaScript best practices. Finally, the post proposes the innovative concept of adopting a "quirks mode" but tailored to specific years, which could offer greater control over web development.
This post explores the concept of web compatibility and whether it can be quantified. It draws parallels to the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve, questioning if a similar metric could represent the trade-off between compatibility and feature availability. The post also examines how browser vendors' incentives influence feature adoption and proposes leveraging compatibility data sources like caniuse and web platform tests (WPT) to prioritize compatibility improvements. Potential tools, such as a compatibility bot and automated blog updates, are suggested to highlight these improvements.
