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CSS

Posted by Julian Betancourt
Julian Betancourt
11,466 Points

Mobile First Question

Hi everybody,

So, generally mobile versions are simpler than the desktop ones. If I first design the mobile version, ¿how do I add content for the tablet and desktop versions? do I have to write all the html and then set the things I don't want on mobile to display: none ? What is the best way to approach this?

Thanks!

Sharon Kearney
Sharon Kearney
8,662 Points

Bootstrap is taught in Framework Basics and has a section for media queries.

Joel Crouse
Joel Crouse
1,168 Points

Use media queries to target specific breakpoints and reveal content as you scale up. You can accomplish that by using display: none and display: block at those breakpoints. It's generally not a good idea to target a specific device like an iPad but instead add breakpoints where your layout starts to, well, break.

1 Answer

Samuel Custer
Samuel Custer
2,683 Points
Samuel Custer
Samuel Custer
2,683 Points

Yes, my approach has always been mobile first. 1.) Think about what content my users don't really need when viewing on mobile, only show them the most important content. 2.) Increase browser width until stuff starts to look awkward, add a breakpoint. 3.) Adjust styles to prevent awkwardness for new breakpoint and add additional content.