Polyfills are used to ensure compatibility with older browsers and enable the use of modern APIs.
Common use cases for polyfills include supporting older browsers, using modern APIs, and implementing progressive enhancement.
Examples of common polyfills include Promises, Fetch API, and Array.prototype.includes().
Pros of using polyfills include improved browser compatibility and preventing feature breakage in unsupported environments, but they can also add performance overhead and increase bundle size.