responsive design: hidden complexities
Working on the hyperkitty frontend has been my first foray into responsive design. Previously, when designing for mobile devices, I'd focus on native applications or do mobile-only websites (e.g., upon detecting a mobile browser, you'd be redirected to a mobile version of the website). Both of these methods have the benefit of being able to design sites/apps that are tailored very specifically for mobile devices. However, the downside is that it's yet another piece of software that has to be maintained. So that's at least one good reason for moving towards responsive web…Read more …