CSS Responsive Basics
Learn what responsive design is, why it matters today, and how CSS adapts websites for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
David Miller
December 6, 2025
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Responsive design means **one website works on all devices**.
## Why responsive is necessary
- Most users use mobile
- Screen sizes vary
- Fixed layouts break UX
## Basic media query
```css
@media (max-width: 600px) {
body {
background-color: #f2f2f2;
}
}
```
## UI Visualization
- Desktop: normal view
- Mobile: adjusted view
## Real-world example
Every modern website.
## Final thought
If your site is not responsive, users leave.
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