is it time to abandon mobile first for good?
in 2026 with more advanced css features like auto-fit/match-media grids becoming mainstream, is sticking strictly to a
mobile-first mindset really the best approach?
ive been using
@media (min-width: Xpx)
-based breakpoints but they feel clunky. auto-layout columns seem so much cleaner.
on one hand:
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Pros of mobile first: simpler code, easier debugging
- cons: less efficient on large screens
and for auto-fit grids:
>Flexibility and responsiveness out the wazoo! But do I really need that many breakpoints?anyone else making this shift? what are your thoughts?
➡️ do you still prefer a solid mobile-first strategy or have u jumped ship to grid nirvana yet too?