browser optimization?

[Sarutobi_Sasuke]

Newbie in web design, having problem with various browsers (IE, FF, Chrome, Safari, etc), was wondering how to fix a multi-platform problem. I Have seen some code regarding various releases of IE but no idea how to implement it in the code, anyone have any experience with this?

appreciate any help,
thanks!

 

[MasterTheWeb]

Im not quite sure what exactly your problem is..What is the multi-platform problem?

 

[Phreaddee]

yes, very vague question.

 

[ancom]

Keep your code clean, and you will avoid most of errors. Google "css reset" and apply some.

 

[Edge]

Develop for Google Chrome and add fixes for other browsers. Use conditional comments to target IE7 and IE8.

 

[Phreaddee]

I hate css resets.
they add extra bloat to your page, and then you have to re-add the styles anyway so thats further bloat.

the only bit of a reset I ever really use is
body {margin:0;padding:0;}

smart css does not need a reset.

chrome is a good browser to test in.
do not worry about ie6 and check usage stats before bothering with ie7
ie8 and 9 need some love though, and can be targeted with conditionals.

 

[chrishirst]

I hate css resets.
they add extra bloat to your page, and then you have to re-add the styles anyway so thats further bloat.

the only bit of a reset I ever really use is
body {margin:0;padding:0;}

smart css does not need a reset.

Amen to that!

I might do an occasional "global setting" of paddings and margins for div elements if the layout requires some sort of "precision".