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Build responsive components in Gatsby with artsy/fresnel

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Yomi Eluwande
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Responsive web design is essential in modern web development, allowing content to adjust based on device characteristics, and this article explores how to implement it in React using the @artsy/fresnel package. The package offers a server-side rendering approach to manage responsive components by using a <Media /> component that determines the display of content at specific breakpoints. The article demonstrates building a responsive magazine page using Gatsby, featuring a layout that adjusts between desktop and mobile views, and highlights the setup process including the installation of the @artsy/fresnel package, creating a custom HTML file for Gatsby, and configuring media breakpoints. It further explains the implementation of featured and standard articles, styled with styled-components, and emphasizes adhering to the DRY principle by creating reusable components for article grids. The tutorial provides a practical guide to achieving responsive design in React applications, showcasing the flexibility and efficiency of the @artsy/fresnel library.