The Relief of Moving Beyond Internet Explorer: A Modern Developer’s Perspective

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, one of the most satisfying milestones is bidding farewell to the quirks and inconsistencies of outdated browsers like Internet Explorer. Each day that I can focus on building websites without the need to accommodate IE is truly a blessing.

Recently, I encountered a peculiar issue: on Microsoft Edge, certain select menu items are aligning heavily to the left—an anomaly exclusive to this browser. While frustrating, it’s a stark contrast to the days of troubleshooting IE8’s notorious quirks, which often felt like navigating a minefield of unpredictable behavior.

Reflecting on those earlier challenges, I am grateful that modern browsers have become more standardized and reliable. Whenever I find myself in a tight spot troubleshooting browser-specific issues, I remind myself that I no longer need to grapple with the rare and stubborn quirks of Internet Explorer 8. That relief alone makes the daily effort of modern web development all the more rewarding.