Hi Martin,
1. Coding methodology
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I would recommend coding to standards, but checking across as many browsers
as possible throughout the process of building layouts. The keys are (a) use
as many browsers as possible, (b) check often and (c ) deal with layout
issues
On Monday, March 22, 2004, at 07:00 AM, Martin E wrote:
1.So, IYHOs,
Is it better to code, then check, code some more, then check
again,
using a much more standards-
compliant browser like Mozilla, or go with ie, then tweak for
the
rest?
Yes. Start with something compliant
Hi Martin!
This may seen OT, but the underlying question is valid :~)
:-) Good one.
As I am an Opera fan, Opera is of course the best browser on earth (although I have to admit that Firefox 0.8 has some *very neat* features). I am a mathematical maniac, so I design my sites computing the widths,
Although I truly respect trust Russ' methods, I have to agree with
Justin on this one because IE on the mac is so notoriously uncompliant
and quirky it makes the stylesheet too hard to manage. Justin's
comment usage is a better way, although I was unaware of it and will
need to study up on
Justin,
You make a lot of very good points.
However, a lot depends on the layout you are doing. For many layouts, I
don't think this should be necessary.
I generally do not run into major IE problems, or at least problems that are
not well documented (3 pixel jpg, box model, double margin,