Friday, November 03, 2006

Understanding the Browser

The Browser is a core component in a web application. Every web application for users has this component, but its uniquely not under the control of the web developer. Understanding the capabilities of the different Browsers and how to configure them is a core skill.

We will explore the browser territory by looking at 3 widely available browsers IE6, Firefox and Opera.

Exercise
In pairs, select a pair of browsers. Work together through the complete set of browser controls, identifying similarities and differences. Then look at a set of web pages and note any differences in the way each browser handles the page. Report back on your findings.

Resources

Firefox
IE6
IE7 (not available in CEMS)

Opera

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