Chapter 9. Bugs and Bug Fixing
Compared to many programming languages, CSS is a relatively simple language to learn. The syntax is straightforward, and due to its presentational nature, there is no complicated logic to grapple with. The difficulties start when it comes time to test your code on different browsers. Browser bugs and inconsistent rendering are major stumbling blocks for most CSS developers. Your designs look fine on one browser, but your layout inexplicably breaks on another.
The misconception that CSS is difficult comes not from the language itself, but the hoops you need to jump through to get your sites working in older browsers. Bugs are difficult to find information on, poorly documented, and often misunderstood. Hacks are seen ...
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