Lesson 10Mobile first as a sustainable strategy
Notion 67
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With grains 63, 64, 65 and 66 we had the opportunity to learn about mobile-first design.
Below is a 10-question quiz that will test your knowledge on this topic.
Which statement is correct when it comes to creating a sustainable website?
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Starting the design and development of the site with mobile inevitably leads designers to eliminate elements that are not necessary for the website. As a result, the client loads fewer pages, thus consuming less energy.
Which criteria is *not* one of those defined by Google for a mobile-friendly website?
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Please note! Hover control does not yet exist on mobiles. It is therefore not advisable to add this type of interaction to your website.
What should be a website's maximum loading speed?
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The speed of your mobile site is crucial because if your site performs poorly, if it takes more than three seconds to load, users tend to leave the site. For example, 79% of shoppers are less likely to buy from a site that performs poorly. This is why eliminating any unnecessary elements from the mobile elements works in your favour.
The inventory of content filters the most important content for wireframing.
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Please note! It does not mean eliminating information but sorting information into primary, secondary and tertiary content.
Which of these statements is true?
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Test your designs and code frequently on small screens. Simulators and desktop browsers are no substitute for real devices.
What is a hamburger menu?
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This is a recognisable way for your user to access secondary elements. Users usually go through the hamburger menu to find what they are looking for on your website.
What is the essence of the mobile-first design process?
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Content is key when it comes to mobile design. It is the most important element that needs to be visible to users as space on small screens is limited.
What can you do with your code to improve the performance of your mobile-first website?
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Consolidate and reduce CSS and JavaScript files. Limit or remove dependencies on heavy Javascript libraries, especially if they are only used for one or two functions.
Back buttons are necessary for your mobile-first design.
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The vast majority of mobile phones already have a physical back button. So adding another "back" button is not essential. If you still want to provide users with a quick way to move up a level in your site, consider a label other than "back".
What is the ideal size of touch targets according to Microsoft?
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Microsoft recommends touch targets of 9 mm, a minimum size of 7 mm and a minimum spacing between actions of 2 mm. Incorrectly sized and spaced actions can lead your users to press the wrong targets.