Cross-Device Compatibility
Flexible.gs is engineered from the ground up to be fully responsive. Our goal is to ensure that websites and applications built with Flexible.gs deliver a seamless and optimal user experience across the entire spectrum of modern devices.
Supported Devices Include:
- Desktops (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Laptops & Notebooks
- Tablets (e.g., iPad, Android tablets - portrait & landscape)
- Smartphones (e.g., iPhone, Android phones - portrait & landscape)
- And any device with a modern web browser capable of rendering HTML5 & CSS3.
Core Responsive Principles:
Flexible.gs achieves this wide compatibility by adhering to key responsive design principles:
- Fluid Grid System: Columns and layouts are percentage-based, allowing them to fluidly adapt to the width of the viewing area.
- Flexible Images & Media: Utilities are often provided (e.g.,
.img-fluid) to ensure images and media scale appropriately within their containers. - Media Queries: CSS media queries are used extensively to apply different styles and layout rules at specific breakpoints, optimizing the design for various screen sizes.
- Mobile-First Approach: Styles are typically defined for the smallest screens first, then enhanced for larger screens. This promotes better performance and a more focused design process.
Responsive Breakpoints
To manage these layout changes effectively, Flexible.gs defines specific breakpoints. While these can sometimes be customized, typical default breakpoints might correspond to common device widths:
xs(Extra Small): For portrait phones (e.g., <576px) - often the base style.sm(Small): For landscape phones and small tablets (e.g., ≥576px).md(Medium): For tablets and small laptops (e.g., ≥768px).lg(Large): For standard desktops (e.g., ≥992px).xl(Extra Large): For wider desktops and high-resolution displays (e.g., ≥1200px).
(Note: Refer to the Learn page or specific Flexible.gs documentation for the exact breakpoint values used.)
By leveraging these breakpoints with Flexible.gs's column classes (e.g., .col-sm-6, .col-md-4), you have fine-grained control over how your content reflows and presents itself on different devices.
Our Commitment:
We strive to ensure Flexible.gs works well with all modern, standards-compliant web browsers. While it's impossible to test on every single device in existence, our design and development process prioritizes broad compatibility and adherence to web standards.
See it in Action:
The best way to understand Flexible.gs's responsive capabilities is to see it in action. We encourage you to:
- Visit our Responsive Test page and resize your browser.
- Explore the layout Examples page on different devices or by simulating them in your browser's developer tools.
With Flexible.gs, you can build with confidence, knowing your layouts are designed to look great everywhere.