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Responsive Web Design in Practice

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Today's library patrons are browsing the Web on a variety of devices including tablets, e-readers, mobile phones, and desktops. Responsive web design employs techniques that will enable your library's website to automatically adapt to whatever screen size it's being viewed on. Learn how to utilize CSS techniques such as fluid grids and flexible images combined with responsive design techniques such as media queries to deliver an optimal experience for your library patrons regardless of device. Design one website to fit them all.

With both beginner and expert developers in mind, this complete handbook guides the reader through the process of developing and launching their own Responsive Web Designs and introduces the craft of building multi-screen experiences. Online demos and downloadable code files are included for all projects:

Adapting your Existing Layout into a Responsive Layout – A RWD RetrofitBuilding a Responsive Layout from Scratch – A RWD BookreaderCreating a Responsive Contact Form – “Get a Library Card”Creating a Responsive Search InterfaceCreating a Responsive Single Page Application – “Mobile Feed App”Using an RWD Framework for a complete site: Twitter Bootstrap

Table of Contents

Foreword by Ellyssa Kroski
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter One: An Introduction to Responsive Web Design
Chapter Two: Getting Started With Responsive Web Design
Chapter Three: Tools and Applications
Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies
Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Responsive Web Design
Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks
Chapter Seven: Future Trends
Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading

Index
About the Author

Product details

Published Sep 04 2015
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 150
ISBN 9781442243682
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Series Library Technology Essentials
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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