responsive design

Screen-aware web styling

Responsive design is a web development approach where layouts automatically adjust to fit different screen sizes and devices.

Rather than building separate sites for desktop and mobile, a single design responds fluidly to the user's screen: The site uses responsive design, so it looks good on phones and tablets.

The technique relies on flexible grids, images, and CSS media queries.

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JavaScript · viewport · screen size · pixel density · mobile first · scalability · modularity · layout · fluid · aspect ratios · accessibility standards · usability · user experience · adaptability · visual hierarchy · proportionality · swipe · hamburger menu

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Maintaining function while failing

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