Container Queries vs. Viewport Media Queries
Explore how container queries enable styling based on available space within components, unlike viewport media queries that target the entire page. Learn to build fully responsive elements like cards and fluid typography that adapt independently of viewport size. Understand practical applications of container queries in layouts and accessibility enhancements, and compare these modern techniques with traditional viewport-based responsive design.
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Overview of container queries
Container queries enable the styling of elements based on available space. They allow us to build resilient components that are adaptable across infinite, unknown layout arrangements. This is in contrast to viewport media queries, which require style changes to be orchestrated at the page level. Let’s build up our knowledge of how container queries work by examining practical use cases and ...