"Caniuse-lite" is a trimmed-down version of "caniuse-db", designed to only contain the essential features. This makes it an excellent resource for developers needing to perform compatibility checks for different browser versions without the bulkiness of the full "caniuse-db" package. By using "caniuse-lite", developers can save on storage space and improve their workflow efficiency.
Utilizing "caniuse-lite" in your applications is quite straightforward. First, you need to install it via npm by using the following command:
npm install caniuse-lite
Then, in your JavaScript code, you can require and use the package as shown below:
const caniuse = require('caniuse-lite');
// check if a specific feature is supported in a browser version
let isSupported = caniuse.isSupported('border-radius', 'firefox 50');
// isSupported should be true as border-radius is supported in Firefox 50
// get browser data
let browserData = caniuse.getBrowser('firefox');
Remember, "caniuse-lite" is a lightweight package and might not contain every detailed feature present in "caniuse-db". However, it provides the most common and essential browser compatibility checks.
The complete documentation of "caniuse-lite" is readily available on GitHub for developers. This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information on how to use the "caniuse-lite" package effectively in your projects. You'll find further explanations, comprehensive instructions, and additional code samples there. Visit the docs here.
