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2. Use the grid system effectively

• Container: wrap pages with a responsive container.
• Row/Col: use rows and columns to define structure. Columns accept breakpoint props (e.g., md, lg, sm) to control widths.
• Example: two-column layout that stacks on small screens:

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  <MDBContainer>
  <MDBRow>
      <MDBCol md={8} sm={12}>Main content</MDBCol>
      <MDBCol md={4} sm={12}>Sidebar</MDBCol>
    </MDBRow>
  </MDBContainer>
  

3. Responsive components and utilities

• Visibility helpers: show/hide elements per breakpoint (e.g., .d-none .d-md-block).
• Spacing utilities: use responsive margin/padding like mt-md-4 to adjust spacing by breakpoint.
• Fluid images: add .img-fluid or component prop to make images scale within their container.

4. Navigation and header patterns

• Responsive navbar: collapse into a hamburger on small screens using expand props (e.g., expand=“md”).
• Sticky headers: use sticky-top for persistent header behavior on scroll.

5. Cards, grids, and responsive lists

• Card decks: use column-based card layouts so cards wrap naturally across breakpoints.
• Masonry-like grids: combine responsive columns with media queries or order utilities for complex layouts.

6. Forms and inputs

• Inline vs stacked: switch form layout with grid breakpoints (row with col-md-*).
• Responsive input groups: adjust input sizes using utility classes or size props.

7. Theming and custom breakpoints

• Customize variables: update SASS variables or theme config to adjust breakpoints and spacing to your design system.
• CSS-in-JS: override component styles responsively if using styled-components or similar.

8. Performance and accessibility

• Lazy-load images/components on non-critical sections.
• Accessible markup: ensure proper ARIA attributes for nav, dialogs, and interactive components; keyboard navigation for collapsed menus.

9. Testing across devices

• Dev tools: use responsive device simulator in browser devtools.
• Real-device testing: check on representative phones/tablets.
• Automated visual tests: use Percy or Playwright screenshots for key breakpoints.

10. Example: Responsive landing section

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<MDBContainer>
  <MDBRow className=“align-items-center”>
    <MDBCol lg={6} md={7} sm={12}>
      <h1 className=“display-4”>Product name</h1>
      <p className=“lead”>Short pitch that wraps nicely on small screens.</p>
      <MDBButton color=“primary”>Get started</MDBButton>
    </MDBCol>
    <MDBCol lg={6} md={5} sm={12}>
      <img src=“/hero.png” className=“img-fluid” alt=“Product screenshot”/>
    </MDBCol>
  </MDBRow>
</MDBContainer>

Quick checklist

• Use the grid for layout; prefer columns over fixed widths.
• Apply visibility and spacing utilities per breakpoint.
• Make images and media fluid.
• Test at common breakpoints: 320px, 375px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px.
• Ensure accessibility and performance.

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