
# Responsive Layout Patterns

Creating interfaces that adapt seamlessly across devices is essential for modern web development. This guide explores common responsive layout patterns and implementation strategies.

## Common Patterns

- **Mostly Fluid** - Multi-column layout that stacks vertically on smaller screens
- **Column Drop** - Columns drop below each other as the screen width narrows
- **Layout Shifter** - Different layouts for different screen sizes
- **Off Canvas** - Moving less frequently used content off-screen on smaller devices

## Implementation Tools

- **CSS Grid** - Two-dimensional layout system
- **Flexbox** - One-dimensional layout model
- **Container Queries** - Style based on parent element size
- **Media Queries** - Apply styles based on device characteristics

## Best Practices

- **Mobile-First Approach** - Start with mobile layouts, then enhance for larger screens
- **Fluid Typography** - Text that scales proportionally with screen size
- **Responsive Images** - Serve appropriate image sizes for different viewports
- **Touch-Friendly Targets** - Ensure interactive elements are easy to tap on mobile

Mastering these patterns will help you create interfaces that look and function well across any device. 