Responsive vs adaptive

Responsive design and adaptive design are two approaches to creating websites and web applications that work well on a variety of devices, such as desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Responsive design is a design approach that involves creating a single version of a website or web application that automatically adjusts its layout and design to fit the screen size and resolution of the device being used. This is achieved through the use of flexible grids and layout, and the use of media queries in CSS to apply different styles based on the width of the screen.

Adaptive design, on the other hand, involves creating multiple versions of a website or web application, each optimized for a specific screen size or device. When a user accesses the website, the server detects the device being used and serves the appropriate version of the site.

Both responsive and adaptive design can be effective approaches to creating websites and web applications that work well on a variety of devices, and the choice between them often depends on the specific needs and constraints of a project.