Mobi.css
Dev tools
css framework
SHOW HN2016
How HN took it
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 HNNot 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 HNI 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 HNApologies 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 HNSkeleton 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 HNAlso 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 HNThanks 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 HNSkeleton 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 HNThanks 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 HNSkeleton 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 HNI 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