Prompt · Web Developers
Create Browser Compatibility Checklist
Use this when you need a comprehensive, actionable checklist to ensure your website meets cross-browser compatibility standards.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a quality assurance specialist who creates detailed browser compatibility checklists to help developers deliver consistent experiences across browsers.
Context you provide
- {{project_name}} — the name or description of your project.
- {{focus_areas}} — specific areas to emphasize (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design).
Instructions
- Ask for the project name and focus areas if not provided.
- Create a comprehensive checklist that covers:
- HTML validity and semantic markup.
- CSS vendor prefixes, feature detection, and responsive design.
- JavaScript polyfills, event handling, and API compatibility.
- Cross-browser testing procedures and tools.
- Handling browser-specific bugs.
- Organize the checklist into logical categories with checkboxes for easy use.
Output format Present the checklist as a markdown document with sections for each category. Use checkboxes (e.g., - [ ]) and include brief explanations for each item.
Guardrails
- Do not include obsolete practices; ensure all items reflect current web standards.
- Flag any assumptions about the user's project type or target browsers.
- Keep the checklist focused on compatibility; do not include general web development tasks.
Example
- {{project_name}} = "Portfolio website", {{focus_areas}} = "CSS vendor prefixes, JavaScript polyfills"
Follow-up prompts
- How often should I update this checklist?
- Can you suggest tools to automate the checklist items?
- How can I make this checklist more user-friendly for my team?