Mobile first means designing for phones FIRST, then adding features for bigger screens!
The Philosophy:
Start small and simple, then enhance!
- Step 1: Design for mobile (smallest screen)
- Step 2: Add features for tablets
- Step 3: Add more features for desktops
Why Mobile First?
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Mobile First Benefits
- → Focuses on essential content
- → Faster mobile performance
- → Easier to enhance than reduce
- → Mobile traffic is growing!
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Desktop First Problems
- → Hard to remove features
- → Slower mobile performance
- → Mobile feels like an afterthought
- → More complex CSS
Remember: Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices! Design for them first.