How to Make Browsers Compatible with the Web - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the challenges of maintaining browser compatibility in this 23-minute conference talk from View Source Berlin. Delve into the complexities of JavaScript and CSS compatibility, and consider the longevity of web code. Examine the issues browsers face when updating the web platform, balancing new features and API fixes with backwards compatibility. Learn about controversial decisions made by browsers to support non-standard CSS and JS. Gain insights from Mike Taylor, a Web Compatibility Engineer at Mozilla, as he discusses prototypes, window orientation, CSS, and the importance of "doing the right thing" for users. Discover practical steps to contribute to web compatibility, including reading standards, testing across multiple browsers, reporting bugs, and engaging with public bug trackers.