Learning responsive design!

[Watson90]

Hey guys and girls.

I am just trying to extend my skill set by becoming confident with responsive web design, I have basically drafted something up on CodePen and was wondering if I’m headed in the right direction.

_Note_: I haven’t added any media queries yet as I am still trying to read up on some stuff.

http://codepen.io/Watson90/pen/fznrp

Let me know :)

[Paulie_D]

It’s a good start but you might want to consider a grid system to avoid setting widths on those sections / aside.

Need something that 66% (2/3), just add a class, etc., etc.

https://css-tricks.com/dont-overthink-it-grids/

[Senff]

To me, the very definition of responsive design is that the page layout changes/adapts to your screen size. Simple as that.

Using percentage widths for your main content and sidebar, that’s basically what it does, so I’d say you’re on the right track!

In general though, responsive design has (almost) become synonymous with using media queries. I think the best way to describe that, is saying that’s an extra layer to it all, because you use SPECIFIC screen widths to define SPECIFIC layouts. Like “_if screen is smaller than 320 pixels, then use these CSS rules. If screen width is between 321 and 480 pixels, then use these CSS rules_”, and so on.

So again I’d say you’re definitely heading in the right direction, now it’s time to experiment a little with media queries. Tip: use a viewport resizer to test your stuff, so you won’t have to keep resizing your browser to see the results.

Good luck!

[Paulie_D]

As Senff said.

However, you might want to consider starting with a mobile design (mobile first!) and expanding upward.

[Watson90]

Thanks guys!

@Paulie_D

> Need something that 66% (2/3), just add a class, etc., etc.
https://css-tricks.com/dont-overthink-it-grids/

I only watched that video the other day and I totally forgot about the whole grid system, I’m such a dumbass. I thought something wasn’t right when I was coding it up, lol. Thanks!

Yeah @Senff – it’s one thing making it fluid, and then it seems to be a whole different thing using media queries. Thanks for the advice.

[GMB]

Regarding viewport resizers, I just came across [this one](http://mattkersley.com/responsive/) the other day.

Anyone have any others to recommend?

[Senff]

All kinds of responsive testers: http://bradfrost.github.com/this-is-responsive/resources.html#viewport-testing

[GMB]

@andy_unleash — very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Ditto @Senff.

[Watson90]

I will be sure to check these out tomorrow guys :) thanks for all of the sound advice!

[Watson90]

@Paulie_D, @Senff – Watched Chris’ Video again, it’s a lot more structured now etc.

http://codepen.io/Watson90/pen/fznrp

[Paulie_D]

Very nice.

[Watson90]

@Paulie_D

It’s so weird…

My codepen works in ie9 all fine

However when I take the HTML + CSS out of codepen and put it into Sublime Text 2 and preview it, it messes up and looks like the floats aren’t working properly?

Only in IE9 though. Any Ideas?

[Paulie_D]

Sorry I’m on IE10 now and haven’t figured out Compatibility View yet.

Once I do..

EDIT: Unless it’s the box sizing…try

-moz-box-sizing: border-box;
-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
-ms-box-sizing: border-box;
box-sizing: border-box;

in that order,

[Watson90]

Actually, it’s okay man. I fixed it with;

Why is this needed?

[Watson90]

@ToxicFire – Ahh, it was set to IE7 standards without the code in the header…

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