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What is Responsive Design?

A web design approach that makes web pages render well on all screen sizes using flexible layouts and media queries.

Responsive design ensures websites look good on desktops, tablets, and phones. Key techniques include fluid grids (percentage-based widths), flexible images (max-width: 100%), and CSS media queries (@media (max-width: 768px)).

The mobile-first approach designs for small screens first, then enhances for larger ones. CSS Flexbox and Grid make responsive layouts easier. Google prioritizes mobile-friendly sites in search rankings.

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SPA (Single Page Application)

A web application that loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates content without full page reloads.

A widely-used server-side scripting language designed for web development that powers over 75% of websites including WordPress.

A vocabulary for validating the structure and content of JSON data, ensuring API requests and responses conform to expected formats.

The latest HTTP version that uses QUIC instead of TCP, providing faster connections and better performance on unreliable networks.

MVC (Model-View-Controller)

An architectural pattern that separates an application into three components: data (Model), interface (View), and logic (Controller).

Content Negotiation

An HTTP mechanism where client and server agree on the best representation of a resource based on format, language, or encoding preferences.

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