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04/21/2016

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responsive web design
Definition
refers to using existing techniques involving flexible grid layout, flexible images, and media and media queries into a unified approach to web design.
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resolution
Definition
a simple count of the number of pixels across the entire width and height of a device.
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pixels per inch (PPI)
Definition
a measure of screen density refers to the number of device pixels on a physical suface
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device pixel
Definition
the tiniest physical unit in a display; also known as a physical pixel
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bitmap pixel
Definition
the smallest unit of data in a raster image.
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reference pixel
Definition
a w3c standard based on an optical reference unit that might be twice the size of a hardware pixel. this new pixel should look exactly the in all viewing situations
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pixel density
Definition
the number of device pixels on a physical surface: often measured in pixels per inch.
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view port
Definition
the rectangular area (measured in pixels) that is view able on a device screen.
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fixed-width layout
Definition
the width of the site is bound to a certain number of pixels
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fluid layout
Definition
the web design's dimensions are defined in percentages rather than in pixels
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em space
Definition
1 em equals the current font size; in a web browser it equals 16px
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relative units
Definition
size is set in relation to surrounding elements.
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absolute units
Definition
a specific size
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media query
Definition
A CSS specification that allows designers to target styles based on a number of device properties
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Scalable vector graphics(SVG)
Definition
Defines vector-based graphics that can be embedded directly into a Web page; SVG is a world wide web consortium recommendation.
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vector graphics
Definition
Type of graphics that does NOT lose quality when zoomed or re sized.
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