less/less.js

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

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#3114 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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Tech stack
javascriptcss
Domain
frontendtooling
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptLessNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Examine the Less.js source code for files that contain IE8 specific shims, particularly in browser related directories (e.g., lib/browser/). Review the issue comments for any unresolved questions about dropping IE8 support. Also, check the current Node.js version requirements to ensure alignment with removal of old shims. Look for any related PRs or discussions about compatibility.