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Submitted

Responsive Social Links Profile Card

@Ethical-Saleem

Desktop design screenshot for the Social links profile coding challenge

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  • HTML
  • CSS
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Steven Stroud 9,600

@Stroudy

Posted

Amazing job with this! You’re making fantastic progress. Here are some small tweaks that might take your solution to the next level…

  • I would put these into a <ul> <li>, and the text should be wrapped with a <a> so it is accessible with a keyboard using the tab key, Using an <a> tag for navigation is semantically correct, improves accessibility for screen readers, and ensures consistent behavior across browsers, unlike a <button> or a <div> not intended for links.
      <div class="profile-btn">
        <a href="#" class="" role="button">Github</a>
        <a href="#" class="" role="button">Frontend Mentor</a>
        <a href="#" class="" role="button">LinkedIn</a>
        <a href="#" class="" role="button">Twitter</a>
        <a href="#" class="" role="button">Instagram</a>
      </div>
  • Using font-display: swap in your @font-face rule improves performance by showing fallback text until the custom font loads, preventing a blank screen (flash of invisible text). The downside is a brief flash when the font switches, but it’s usually better than waiting for text to appear.

  • While px is useful for precise, fixed sizing, such as border-width, border-radius, inline-padding, and <img> sizes, it has limitations. Pixels don't scale well with user settings or adapt to different devices, which can negatively impact accessibility and responsiveness. For example, using px for font sizes can make text harder to read on some screens, Check this article why font-size must NEVER be in pixels. In contrast, relative units like rem and adjust based on the user’s preferences and device settings, making your design more flexible and accessible. Use px where exact sizing is needed, but prefer relative units for scalable layouts. If you want a deeper explanation watch this video by Kevin Powell CSS em and rem explained. Another great resource I found useful is this px to rem converter based on the default font-size of 16 pixel.

  • Using rem or em units in @media queries is better than px because they are relative units that adapt to user settings, like their preferred font size. This makes your design more responsive and accessible, ensuring it looks good on different devices and respects user preferences.

You’re doing fantastic! I hope these tips help you as you continue your coding journey. Stay curious and keep experimenting—every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Have fun, and keep coding with confidence! 🌟

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@Ethical-Saleem

Posted

@Stroudy Thank you very much for the tips. That's a new knowledge I'm getting from you.

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Steven Stroud 9,600

@Stroudy

Posted

Hey @Ethical-Saleem, I hope it was helpful. 💪

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@apradaglez

Posted

As a newbie in this community, my opinion is that looks pretty good. the layout looks great on the screen and the code is well structured. When visualized in the comparator in Frontendmentor looks smaller than the proposal but I suceded something equal.

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