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Juan Jimenez
11,245 PointsCould it be that prefixes are no longer necessary?
http://caniuse.com/#search=gradients
According to can I use, -webkit is only required now for old versions of Safari, Android Browser.
More than 90% of global users seem to have compatible non-vendor-prefix browsers for gradients
Is it ok not to use them then?
5 Answers
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 PointsYes - unless there's a challenge that requires that prefix, but for development and production code, if you don't need it, don't add it. Consider using Autoprefixer or something similar, that way you never have to worry about prefixes again.
Juan Jimenez
11,245 PointsThat's what I guessed. I didn't know about Autoprefixer. That's really helpful. Thanks!
Christian Solorzano
6,606 PointsSome prefixes are still necessary. I'm looking forward to the day that flexbox becomes a web standard.
Juan Jimenez
11,245 PointsAgreed!!!
Juan Jimenez
11,245 PointsI just used Autoprefixer with Compass for the first time. That's an amazing tool. Thanks a lot Robert Richey!!! :)
Not only does it add vendor prefixes when needed, it also removes those that are not necessary according to caniuse.com
And in the case I was referring to (box-shadow) it removes vendor prefixes if used, so not needed at all.