Mobi.css

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css framework

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Mobi.css

A lightweight, flexible CSS framework that focuses on mobile

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#css framework#mobile css#flexbox#lightweight css

91points
32comments
#420of 2,264 in 2016
Top 19%of 2016 by points

How HN took it

RoastedHalf or more of the comments are critical

2 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 6 critical, out of 11 comments about the project. Thread score -0.24.

Idea: 1 for, 2 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstPerformance: 0 for, 2 against

The thread, comment by comment

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Simple and lightweight; top margins set to 0 makes adjustment easier

    From 2 comments
    • I like how simple and lightweight this framework is. The idea of setting all top margins to 0 makes it easier to adjust things, too. But I don't like the idea of having to…
      watchdogtimer on HN
    • Not sure why this seems to be getting a lot of negativity. I really like this. I'm going to try it out with my next weekend project.
      chowes on HN

Objections

  • Small frameworks like this are increasingly unnecessary now that flexbox is widely supported

    From 2 comments
    • Now that flexbox is widely supported, I don't really see a huge reason to bother with a framework like this. Bootstrap and other frameworks had a reason to exist several years…
      sleazebreeze on HN
    • I would argue that big frameworks like Bootstrap still have a reason to exist because they provide interactive, component based functionality. It's actually small frameworks like…
      NathanCH on HN
  • The container-side sidebar hiding on mobile is opinionated and narrow

    From 3 comments
    • Now that flexbox is widely supported, I don't really see a huge reason to bother with a framework like this. Bootstrap and other frameworks had a reason to exist several years…
      sleazebreeze on HN
    • Apologies for the tone in my previous comment. I guess it came off pretty harsh. Good work on creating and releasing something to the public. Upon looking again today, I like the…
      sleazebreeze on HN
    • Skeleton is perfect. https://github.com/dhg/Skeleton/blob/master/css/skeleton.css It's tiny, simple, and so easy that if you read it and understand it, you could write it again…
      Kequc on HN
  • Requires Ruby and Node just to work with the SCSS file

    From 1 comment
    • I like how simple and lightweight this framework is. The idea of setting all top margins to 0 makes it easier to adjust things, too. But I don't like the idea of having to…
      watchdogtimer on HN
  • Flexbox lacks support on older Android and IE9

    From 2 comments
    • This depends on flexbox. As per CanIUse flexBox is fully supported only on Android 4.4 and above. However as per: https://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html More…
      pritambarhate on HN
    • Also IE9, which is used by many people, especially at work, who's computers are stuck on Windows 7.
      skrebbel on HN

Requests

  • Consider removing the container-side component

    From 1 comment
    • Thanks for your feedback. Actually Bootstrap v4 provides an opinion to use flex box instead of the traditional grid. http://v4-alpha.getbootstrap.com/getting-started/flexbox/ I…
      xcatliu on HN

Questions

  • Why is container-side part of the framework and why put it on the side?

    From 2 comments
    • Now that flexbox is widely supported, I don't really see a huge reason to bother with a framework like this. Bootstrap and other frameworks had a reason to exist several years…
      sleazebreeze on HN
    • Thanks for your feedback. Actually Bootstrap v4 provides an opinion to use flex box instead of the traditional grid. http://v4-alpha.getbootstrap.com/getting-started/flexbox/ I…
      xcatliu on HN
  • Which CSS frameworks do people actually use day to day?

    From 1 comment
    • I see a lot of these "CSS frameworks" pop up, but which ones do people actually use day to day? Not criticizing the author—this looks cool and I'll give it a try, but I see a lot…
      sotojuan on HN

Alternatives named

  • Bootstrap

    From 3 comments
    • I see a lot of these "CSS frameworks" pop up, but which ones do people actually use day to day? Not criticizing the author—this looks cool and I'll give it a try, but I see a lot…
      sotojuan on HN
    • Skeleton is perfect. https://github.com/dhg/Skeleton/blob/master/css/skeleton.css It's tiny, simple, and so easy that if you read it and understand it, you could write it again…
      Kequc on HN
    • Thanks for your feedback. Actually Bootstrap v4 provides an opinion to use flex box instead of the traditional grid. http://v4-alpha.getbootstrap.com/getting-started/flexbox/ I…
      xcatliu on HN
  • Skeleton

    From 2 comments
    • Skeleton is perfect. https://github.com/dhg/Skeleton/blob/master/css/skeleton.css It's tiny, simple, and so easy that if you read it and understand it, you could write it again…
      Kequc on HN
    • Skeleton is good, but not prefect on mobile. You can try it on your iPhone http://getskeleton.com As I tried, scrolling in a scroll-view (the overflow:auto section) is not…
      xcatliu on HN
  • Tachyons

    From 2 comments
    • I see a lot of these "CSS frameworks" pop up, but which ones do people actually use day to day? Not criticizing the author—this looks cool and I'll give it a try, but I see a lot…
      sotojuan on HN
    • I use http://tachyons.io/ for everything and couldn't be happier. It gives you lots of singe-purpose classes that you mix and match. And most importantly it gives you a…
      cel1ne on HN
  • Foundation

    From 1 comment
    • I don't know about more obscure but I've frequently used Foundation and like it. It doesn't feel as bloated at Bootstrap. I haven't used Bootstrap in awhile, so maybe it's gotten…
      szensius on HN
  • Flexboxgrid

    From 1 comment
    • I believe Foundation has a flexbox mode. There's also this: http://flexboxgrid.com I just use whatever I want and use LostGrid in flexbox mode for my grids.
      jazoom on HN

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