If you're interested in mastering media queries, I highly recommend exploring the wealth of free online resources available. Two reputable sources that I personally find invaluable are the Mozilla Developer Network and W3 Schools.
For a clear example of a media query, here's a snippet from the latter link:
@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {
body {
background-color: lightblue;
}
}
The concept behind media queries is designing your page with smaller viewports in mind first, then adjusting the layout using CSS as the screen size increases. This approach, known as "mobile first," is ideal due to the prevalence of mobile web browsing and the simplicity of mobile site designs. Adding complexity for larger viewports is easier than simplifying for smaller ones.
If you're curious about implementing a hamburger menu, W3 School offers a helpful tutorial. Experiment by resizing your browser window to see its responsiveness in action.
To create effective responsive sites without relying on frameworks like Bootstrap and assuming a good grasp of HTML, it's essential to learn:
- Media queries
- CSS layout techniques
- DOM manipulation with JavaScript