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design is the process designers use to build interfaces in software or computerized devices, focusing on looks or style
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Breakpoint

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It is a term of responsive web design, that refers to some anchor resolutions, where design and content adapt to perform better user experience. 

At least, three breakpoints are necessary while making a successful product — ones, representing mobile, tablet, and desktop. If to account for some additional devices of intermediate aspect ratios in production, it rises user experience.

Lo-Fi visualization of major breakpoints web design layout front-end styleguide breakpoint
Lo-Fi visualization of major breakpointsby Antti Kareinen

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It is a term of responsive web design, that refers to some anchor resolutions, where design and content adapt to perform better user experience. 
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