stop relying solely on viewport width to dictate your layout logic. if you are building a library of reusable components, using @media queries means the element only knows abt the screen size, not its actual space. instead, try using @container rules to make elements react to their immediate parent. this allows a card component to switch from a single column to a horizontal layout based on whether it is sitting in a narrow sidebar or a wide main content area. ⚡
the implementationfirst, ensure the parent element has a defined
container-type: inline-size;
property. once that is set, you can use simple media-query-like syntax to adjust children. this creates a
truly modular system where components are self-contained and device-agnostic.
>the layout stays consistent regardless of the viewport size.it makes testing much easier bc you only need to resize the parent container rather than the entire browser window.
it basically renders traditional media queries obsolete for component architecture. using this approach ensures your design remains
fluid and adaptive across every possible device configuration.