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I’ve been using Safari full time for a week. I’m not switching back. Here’s my experience so far 🧵

First, I love compact mode. Vertical space is king on laptops, and this navbar feels way more open. Plus, the smart use of theme color makes the page blend into the UI nicely 👍

this is because they prioritise the user not the developer, they focus on implementing new APIs properly rather than rushing (meaning we get things like Service Worker late, but implemented in a way that's better for users and security)

Features: Tab groups and reader mode are here, which is all I really need. Plus, integration with the new MacOS Passwords app is *chef’s kiss.* Cancelled my 1Password subscription.

Dev tools: I was warned that I’d miss Chrome devtools. The lack of extensions like React is a crime. Still, the essentials are here: CSS grid lines, quick select with cmd + shift + C, good storage and network tabs. It also feels less cluttered.

The biggest flaw? It’s not chromium. And you pay the price on certain sites. Quirk count so far: - CVS checkout shows white screen of death - Lower-quality audio watching video on TED - Poor scroll perf on YouTube with a large monitor