Responsive design can often feel like navigating through a maze—tricky, nuanced, and if you take a wrong turn, you may end up lost in a sea of pixels. Fortunately, with the help of the css-in-js-media library, adapting your styles across various screen sizes has never been easier. This article will walk you through how to use this library with CSS-in-JS libraries such as Emotion and Styled Components.

Why Choose css-in-js-media?

Just like a Swiss Army knife is equipped for different tasks, css-in-js-media provides a comprehensive solution for managing media queries directly within your components. It is particularly beneficial because:

• It allows for seamless integration with popular CSS-in-JS libraries.
• It supports TypeScript for better type safety.
• Similar functionality to include-media, making it user-friendly.

Installation

Getting started is simple! To add css-in-js-media to your project, run the following command:

npm install css-in-js-media

Next, you can import the media helper in your files:

import media from 'css-in-js-media';

Using css-in-js-media with Emotion

Let’s illustrate this with an analogy: think of media queries like a chef adjusting cooking times based on the size and type of the dish. In our code example, the dish size represents different breakpoints.

import media from 'css-in-js-media';

export const exampleClass = css`
  color: red;

  ${media.desktop} {
    font-size: 15px;  
  }

  ${media.desktop, media.tablet} {
    font-size: 20px;  
  }

  ${media.tablet, media.phone} {
    font-size: 25px;  
  }

  ${media.phone} {
    font-size: 30px;  
  }
`;

In the code above:

• The base color is set to red.
• As the screen size increases—akin to a dish going from small to large—the font size adjusts accordingly. This ensures that your elements look great no matter the device size!

Example with Styled Components

If you prefer styled-components, here’s how you can use the same concept:

import media from 'css-in-js-media';
const exampleClass = styled.h1`
  color: red;

  ${media.desktop} {
    font-size: 15px;  
  }

  ${media.desktop, media.tablet} {
    font-size: 20px;  
  }

  ${media.tablet, media.phone} {
    font-size: 25px;  
  }

  ${media.phone} {
    font-size: 30px;  
  }
`;

Again, you see the same principles applied for managing responsive behavior with styled-components.

Setting Flexible Breakpoints

Need a different size? You can easily set flexible breakpoints in your root file:

import { setBreakPoints } from 'css-in-js-media';
setBreakPoints({
  desktop: 1440,
  largeDesktop: 1500
});

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues while using css-in-js-media, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you imported the correct functions from css-in-js-media.
• Check your breakpoint values to ensure they align with your design specifications.
• Ensure there are no CSS specificity issues that might cause your styles to not apply.
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Conclusion

Implementing css-in-js-media with your styles can simplify the way you manage responsive designs. By allowing media queries to live alongside your styles, you keep your code tidy and easier to maintain.

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Final Thoughts

Now that you have the tools and knowledge, go ahead and give css-in-js-media a whirl in your projects. Your designs will thank you for it, and so will your users!