less/less.js

[INTENT TO DEPRECATE] Remove support for IE8 and remove shimming code in Less

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#3,114 opened on Oct 10, 2017

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Description

Any comments / opposition to dropping IE8 support?

Also, any reason to keep support for Node 0.12? Seems like Node 4+ is a suitable target now?

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Review the current shimming code for IE8 in the Less source and identify all places where IE8 specific hacks are used. Plan the removal and ensure no breaking changes for modern browsers.
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javascript
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frontend
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2
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1-3 hours
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JavaScript
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60