I am relatively new to web development, so please allow me a maybe stupid question. I searched here and with google, but did not come closer to the answer...
Kendo says it is a HTML5 framework. Ok, fine. Now, I did an application with Kendo, and it runs in old browsers, too. So, somehow it cannot really be HTML5. I am just confused: Is there some kind of migration in the background? Or how can you say Kendo is HTML5, when it actually all I get (and all I want) is HTML4?
Thanks!
5 Answers, 1 is accepted
The answer of your question can be found on KendoUI Web Overview:
Great UX across devices and browsers
(even the old ones)
A world with only HTML5-enabled browser can't come soon enough. Until then, you need tools that minimize the pain of supporting outdated browsers and maximize the performance. Kendo UI uses a mix of techniques to enable some HTML5 features in older browsers, and fine-tuned graceful degradation for others. Kendo UI is designed to support all major browsers, including: Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox ESR, Chrome, Safari 5+, and Opera 11+.
Vladimir Iliev
Telerik
Rank 1
Correct?
Your suggestions are correct - basically KendoUI use "Progressive enhancement" technique to provide HTML5 features for older browsers when possible and fine-tuned graceful degradation for browsers where providing them is not possible.
Vladimir Iliev
Telerik
Rank 1
Thanks!
Please note that the widgets in all versions (including trials) of KendoUI are using the "Progressive enhancement" technique to provide HTML5 features for older browsers.
Regards,
Vladimir Iliev
Telerik