Responsive Websites
-Core Principle: Design websites to automatically adjust and provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices (from desktop monitors to mobile phones).
-Implementation: Utilize CSS media queries to apply different styles based on the device's screen size or other features.
Media Screens
-Syntax: @media followed by the condition (e.g., screen size).
-Placement in CSS: Media queries should be placed after your general stylesheet rules. This adheres to the "last rule wins" principle in CSS, allowing media query styles to override general styles as needed.
-Common Screen Sizes:
Desktop: Generally considered to be screens larger than 1200px.
Tablet: Screen widths around 768px to 1200px.
Phone: Screen widths less than 768px.
Best Practices for Responsive Design
-Heights of Elements: Avoid setting explicit heights for elements when possible. This allows content to adjust dynamically, increasing accessibility and improving the user experience.
-Common Mistakes:
Forgetting to close media query blocks with curly brackets (}) can cause styles to not apply as intended.