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Shiro · 31-01-2008, 03:59

Does anybody know of a list of javascript browser discrepancies? For example, firefox supports object.setAttribute("class", [classname]), but with internet explorer, the class name is set using object.className = [classname]. I have am usually able to find something on the internet somewhere when I have one of these problems, but it would be nice to have a list somewhere for reference.

Im mostly concerned with firefox and internet explorer (the site Im developing is for internal company use, and thats all anyone uses in my office), but if the list covers other browsers, I wont complain! Thanks.

cam · 31-01-2008, 10:49

Don't have a list unfortunately, but have you considered using one of the lightweight JS libraries around which have already handled these issues for you? jQuery is fantastic and the minified version comes out around 15kb. Just an idea.

Shiro · 31-01-2008, 11:34

Thanks for the suggestion. I will probably start using javascript libraries in the future after I am comfortable that I can do whatever I want on my own. I only started learning Javascript about a month and a half ago, so I think I'll play with it for a few more months first before switching to a library. Thanks for the suggestion though!

proc355 · 31-01-2008, 11:51

look at, rather than use, one of the libraries then…

best place for that info as cam said

Shiro · 31-01-2008, 12:01

Now thats some good advice! Never even thought about that. Thanks! I will definitely do that.

erik.silkensen · 31-01-2008, 13:43

After you learn the language it's probably best to move to libraries, like other people said. I use Coda, and one nice thing is that for the different functions/attributes Coda says which browsers and which versions they work on. (uses "Web Programmer's Desk Reference")

Bill Posters · 01-02-2008, 05:06

Not bang up-to-date, but still useful…

QuirksMode.org: W3C DOM Compatibility Tables

Shiro · 01-02-2008, 06:57

Thanks Bill, thats exactly the type of thing I was looking for. I bookmarked it and will definitely be using it in the future.

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Shiro shiro Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 2,606	Javascript Browser Discrepancy List Does anybody know of a list of javascript browser discrepancies? For example, firefox supports object.setAttribute("class", [classname]), but with internet explorer, the class name is set using object.className = [classname]. I have am usually able to find something on the internet somewhere when I have one of these problems, but it would be nice to have a list somewhere for reference. Im mostly concerned with firefox and internet explorer (the site Im developing is for internal company use, and thats all anyone uses in my office), but if the list covers other browsers, I wont complain! Thanks.

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cam vague™ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 5,512	Don't have a list unfortunately, but have you considered using one of the lightweight JS libraries around which have already handled these issues for you? jQuery is fantastic and the minified version comes out around 15kb. Just an idea. __________________ The Blog™ \| Twitter \| LinkedIn

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31-01-2008, 11:34	#3 (permalink)
Shiro shiro Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 2,606	Thanks for the suggestion. I will probably start using javascript libraries in the future after I am comfortable that I can do whatever I want on my own. I only started learning Javascript about a month and a half ago, so I think I'll play with it for a few more months first before switching to a library. Thanks for the suggestion though!

31-01-2008, 12:01	#5 (permalink)
Shiro shiro Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 2,606	Now thats some good advice! Never even thought about that. Thanks! I will definitely do that.

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erik.silkensen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: colorado, usa Posts: 23	After you learn the language it's probably best to move to libraries, like other people said. I use Coda, and one nice thing is that for the different functions/attributes Coda says which browsers and which versions they work on. (uses "Web Programmer's Desk Reference")

01-02-2008, 05:06	#7 (permalink)
Bill Posters trouble free and loverlee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: YooKay Posts: 2,933	Not bang up-to-date, but still useful… QuirksMode.org: W3C DOM Compatibility Tables

01-02-2008, 06:57	#8 (permalink)
Shiro shiro Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 2,606	Thanks Bill, thats exactly the type of thing I was looking for. I bookmarked it and will definitely be using it in the future.

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