New Safari developer tools provide insight into CSS Grid Lanes

Safari’s latest sneak peek brings Grid Lanes into the spotlight and adds shiny Order Numbers to the Grid Inspector, and the comments wasted no time turning it into a mini soap opera. One camp is cheering that “Safari has the best dev tools,” while the other rolls eyes with a “yeah, until you touch JavaScript.” It’s equal parts applause and roast, a classic Apple moment where polish meets playful shade.

So what’s the big deal? Imagine a photo wall where pics of all shapes snap together neatly without awkward cropping. Grid Lanes lets content flow across columns like a zig-zag, and Order Numbers show the sequence people actually tab through—crucial for keyboard navigation and screen readers. Devs say this makes accessibility less guesswork and more visible. Overlays, color tweaks, and smooth performance round it out, with fans calling Safari’s inspector “buttery” compared to the competition. Skeptics fire back with “participation trophy” jokes and remind everyone JavaScript debugging still feels like the boss fight Safari hasn’t beaten. Still, the vibe is cautious optimism: steady progress, fewer layout headaches, and cleaner galleries. Try it in the Safari Technology Preview, if you’re ready for neat grids and messy comments.