Breakpoints: Don’t Box Me In
Big responsive projects are complicated, and standardized breakpoints can help. But they can also encourage bad habits if we aren't careful.
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Big responsive projects are complicated, and standardized breakpoints can help. But they can also encourage bad habits if we aren't careful.
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