Do websites have to look the same in different browsers? No, they don’t have to. Do people (read: clients) want them to look the same? Yes, they do.
And really I can’t blame them. A good webdesign consists entirely of a consistent style. Even the smallest details should integrate together as a whole. People who say websites do not need to look the same are in my view either lazy or frustrated with the current state of standard implementation. (both of which I can sympathize with).
I am also questioning the fact of using browser-specific “filters” and then override them with the genuine CSS3 property so the site is “future-proof”. How far into the future should we design? Does this mean I start designing completely css3 compliant and simply wait for the future to catch up with my sites?
These kind of articles provide us with a nice test-case and some fun. But should be seen purely from an educational point of view. They are not practicle. Sorry, just my opinion.
Bert
Do websites have to look the same in different browsers? No, they don’t have to. Do people (read: clients) want them to look the same? Yes, they do.
And really I can’t blame them. A good webdesign consists entirely of a consistent style. Even the smallest details should integrate together as a whole. People who say websites do not need to look the same are in my view either lazy or frustrated with the current state of standard implementation. (both of which I can sympathize with).
I am also questioning the fact of using browser-specific “filters” and then override them with the genuine CSS3 property so the site is “future-proof”. How far into the future should we design? Does this mean I start designing completely css3 compliant and simply wait for the future to catch up with my sites?
These kind of articles provide us with a nice test-case and some fun. But should be seen purely from an educational point of view. They are not practicle. Sorry, just my opinion.