For developers
Visit the Internet Explorer Developer Center on MSDN for application development resources.
Find compatibility guidance and best practices at the Internet Explorer Compatibility Center.
For deployment and IT Pro resources, the Internet Explorer TechNet Center is the place to go.
Customer stories
These case studies highlight how real developers were able to benefit from the features of Windows Internet Explorer 8:
WebMynd
"Publishers want their websites and services exposed as widely as possible, and we can now meet that need. Working with Internet Explorer means the majority of people can use our software."
bwin International
"We saved about 50 percent of the time we would have needed to develop, test, and certify our site for earlier versions of Internet Explorer—or any browser that does not adhere to web standards."
State of California Department of Technology Services
While creating a new CMS, the DTS also implemented several enhancements to the California Government portal home website to take advantage of the browser features introduced in Internet Explorer 8, such as Web Slices and Accelerators. Web Slices allow individuals to subscribe to portions of the website and, with a single click in the Favorites Bar, view the latest updates. Accelerators simplify the steps to search, map, send, translate, or share content from a webpage with one click.
Other resources
Internet Explorer 8 on Channel 9
Internet Explorer Team Blog
Internet Explorer Add-ons Gallery
Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit
What's New in Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 How Do I Videos
Internet Explorer Testing Center
Harness the power of the web
Windows Internet Explorer 8, the new web browser from Microsoft, was built with developers in mind. Internet Explorer 8 makes it easier than ever for you to build and maintain sites that reach and connect with your customers like never before. Built-in developer tools make it efficient and easy to develop and debug your site. New extensibility capabilities let you differentiate your site and keep customers coming back.
Why Internet Explorer 8?
Built in developer tools
Developers have all of the tools that they need, right out of the box without the need to download or install anything. By simply hitting the F12 key to bring them up, developers have access to:
Great standards support
Internet Explorer is one of the most standards compliant browsers available, and offers developers the features they want and need. Developers will find Internet Explorer 8 has:
Full CSS 2.1 compliance
Support for HTML5 features like AJAX navigation, DOM store, and more
Support for CSS3 features like vertical text
Enhancements to the DOM
The most compatible browser to date
By providing multiple rendering engines, Internet Explorer will work with sites that were designed for earlier versions of Internet Explorer, so you don’t have to make changes to your site until you’re ready! Internet Explorer comes with:
Side-by-side rendering engines
X-UA-Compatible switch that allows developers to specify which rendering engine they want to use
Support for Quirks Mode, Internet Explorer 7 mode, and Internet Explorer 8 mode
Features that increase the stickiness level of your site
Drive more traffic to your site while giving customers richer experiences. Create Accelerators and Web Slices that keep your site and services just a click away no matter where your customers are on the web.
Use Web Slices to update users about content that changes on a regular basis, and provide them with notification when it’s updated.
Use Accelerators to provide a quick and easy way to call back into your web service, so users can use it anywhere they are on the web.
Use Visual Search and Search Suggestions to increase the value of search results. Users know that they’re getting what they’re looking for quickly and easily.