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Why Testing in Safari First Catches More Bugs
A developer advocates testing frontend work in Safari first, arguing its strict spec adherence reveals fragility that Chrome masks. Real-world example: a CSS grid layout broke on iPad Safari due to minmax() and 100vh issues, but Chrome hid them. Safari-first workflow forces simpler, more robust CSS and catches bugs before they reach clients.
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The advice is sound for cross-browser robustness, but Safari's lag in supporting modern CSS features means developers must balance strict testing with feature parity.
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