When I started MagnaCRM I decided to use a table-less design. I read too many articles about how using tables for positioning is evil (after all, tables should be used for tabular data only) and decided to go along.

I am now coming to regret it. Yes it feels nice to know that every aspect of your layout can be changed through a single CSS file. And yes, I understand it’s the “right” thing to do.

But it started getting on my nerves with the small differences between browsers. As if javascript incompatibilities aren’t enough of an issue. I am considering going back to good old tables. The only thing keeping me, is the flexibility to offer completely different layouts. Then again, with the right dose of tables and CSS I could probably achieve the same level of flexibility.