Embracing Modern Browsers: Why It’s a Relief to Say Goodbye to Internet Explorer

In today’s web development landscape, every day that I don’t have to accommodate outdated browsers feels like a victory. Among these, Internet Explorer stood out as a notoriously challenging platform, and even now, some remnants of that experience linger.

Recently, I encountered an issue with Microsoft Edge—specifically, a peculiar alignment bug affecting select menu items, which appear heavily left-aligned exclusively on Edge. While this may seem minor, it’s a reminder of the legacy browser quirks that used to consume countless hours of troubleshooting.

Reflecting on those days brings back memories of the frustration and the “PTSD” from dealing with the archaic behaviors of IE8. Fortunately, the web has moved forward, and modern browsers mostly adhere to standards, making development smoother.

So, whenever you find yourself grappling with rare browser inconsistencies, take a moment to appreciate how far web standards have come. Modern browsers certainly make our work more efficient—and significantly less stressful.