From 474c38c004930b839fdaf2be1a99765323d44190 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Daniel D. Beck" Date: Thu, 9 May 2024 08:55:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Baseline glossary entry: mention accessibility and other considerations Fixes https://github.com/mdn/yari/issues/10350 --- .../en-us/glossary/baseline/compatibility/index.md | 13 ++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/files/en-us/glossary/baseline/compatibility/index.md b/files/en-us/glossary/baseline/compatibility/index.md index b6edb5130d50ca1..9331a2e809e65ad 100644 --- a/files/en-us/glossary/baseline/compatibility/index.md +++ b/files/en-us/glossary/baseline/compatibility/index.md @@ -45,9 +45,16 @@ Baseline tracks availability with the following browsers: ## Extra considerations -Baseline is a summary guide to support and doesn't cover every situation. -If your site needs to work with an older device or browser release, or a browser not covered by the Baseline status, then you may need to do your own research or testing. -If Baseline doesn't cover your situation, then consider reading browser compatibility tables on MDN or visiting [caniuse.com](https://caniuse.com/) before committing to a feature. +Baseline is a summary guide to browser support, to help you make decisions before committing to a feature. +But it's not a substitute for testing your application for accessibility, usability, performance, and other considerations. + +Baseline may not tell you whether a feature works with: + +- Older devices and browser releases +- Browsers not covered by the Baseline browser set, such as operating system web views +- Assistive technology, such as screen readers + +If Baseline doesn't cover your situation, then consider reading browser compatibility tables on MDN and visiting [caniuse.com](https://caniuse.com/) and [a11ysupport.io](https://a11ysupport.io/). ## Contributing