CanIUse

Why CanIUse.com Deserves a Spot in Every Developer’s Toolbox

We’ve all been there. The brilliant new feature that pushes a site’s design to the next level looks perfect in your dev environment but unravels in an unexpected browser. That’s where CanIUse.com steps in. It’s not just a helpful site—it’s the digital Swiss army knife for browser compatibility.

CanIUse.com lays out support tables for HTML5, CSS3, and other tech in clear, no-nonsense detail. From Web Workers to the nifty “calc()” function, its tables tell you which browsers are in your corner and which are still in the dark ages.

And they’re not just static charts: CanIUse Embed lets you slide support tables right into your own site, CanIUse Component powers up your presentations, and their command line tool runs compatibility checks on your CSS faster than you can say “debug.”

Why does this matter to you, the potential client? Because when I design or develop your site, tools like CanIUse.com ensure that your audience’s experience is seamless, no matter what browser they’re using. It’s not just about flashy features; it’s about consistency and user trust.