Adapting Websites for All Devices

9th Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can explain how responsive design adapts websites for different devices.

Key Concepts

Responsive web design ensures a website adapts its layout and presentation based on the screen size of the device accessing it.

The three key ingredients of responsive design are fluid grids, flexible images, and media queries.

Instead of designing for specific devices, responsive design focuses on delivering one flexible experience that works across various screens, enhancing user engagement.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the core idea behind responsive web design, as illustrated by the Pando tree analogy?

2. According to the video, what are the three key ingredients for responsive web design?

3. Explain why designing for device-agnostic experiences is more beneficial than creating separate experiences for desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

...and 5 more questions

Educational Video

Web Designer Ethan Marcotte Explains Responsive Web Design - Class Excerpt

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