Build responsive components in Gatsby with artsy/fresnel
Blog post from LogRocket
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.