Question 1

Does Flexibility work with Internet Explorer 11?

Accepted Answer

IE11 has partial native Flexbox support, so Flexibility might not be necessary and could potentially cause conflicts; it's primarily designed for IE8-10, so check the support file for specifics.

Question 2

How to use Flexibility with React or Vue?

Accepted Answer

Integrate by calling the flexibility API in component lifecycle methods—e.g., in React's useEffect or Vue's mounted hook—to polyfill flex containers after DOM rendering for dynamic updates.

Question 3

Flexibility vs Autoprefixer: which should I use for Flexbox?

Accepted Answer

Autoprefixer handles CSS vendor prefixes for modern browsers, while Flexibility is a full JavaScript polyfill for older browsers like IE8-10; use both if you need broad compatibility, but Flexibility adds JS overhead.

Question 4

What browsers does Flexibility actually support?

Accepted Answer

It primarily targets Internet Explorer 8 through 10, as stated in the README, but refer to the project's support documentation for exact compatibility details and known issues with other legacy browsers.

Question 5

How to remove Flexibility when I stop supporting old browsers?

Accepted Answer

Delete the script inclusion, remove any -js-display CSS properties or data-style attributes from your code, and ensure your CSS uses standard Flexbox declarations without polyfill hooks.

Question 6

Does Flexibility slow down page performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, adding JavaScript to polyfill CSS can increase bundle size and cause rendering delays, especially on older devices or slow networks, as styles are applied dynamically after JS execution.

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