Integrated Developer Tools Built Into IE8

Web developers who are formatting/debugging web sites for Internet Explorer will be interested to know that there are developer tools built into IE8.

Internet Explorer 8 simplifies the process of debugging by including developer tools out of the box and making those tools easy to use. Instead of having to find, download, and install a separate debugging application, just press SHIFT+F12, or click the developer tools icon in the command bar.

Basically, this just incorporates the IE7 add-on from Microsoft, which had to be installed separately, into the new browser. Additionally, there is a step through debugger available for tracking down bugs in your javascripts. This is type of tool is incredibly powerful and useful.

Again, while IE may not be your browser of choice, web developers always have to make sure their pages look good in all the major browsers because you don’t know what your visitors will be using.

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Peter O’Brien
Whilst on the subject of IE8 – I would be grateful if you would finish the debate of ….
(IE7 + IE7Pro) vs. IE8
I have delayed updating to IE8 awaiting the outcome.

Jason Faulkner
I didn’t know there was a debate…
As with anything browser related, it always boils down to personal preference. Since IE8 uses a newer and more robust rendering engine, I would err on the side of it. However, if you like your current IE7+IE7Pro combo, then stick with it.

http://www.melatoninfaq.com Bruce Stoner
Internet Explorer 8 seems to be better than any previous version of IE. IE8 is very stable and rarely crashes or cause blue screens.