A strategy of building the basic, working content first so it functions on any device or browser, then layering on richer features for the ones that can handle them.
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In plain words
- start with something that works everywhere, then add extras on top
Usage example
Following progressive enhancement, the form still submitted even when the fancy JavaScript failed to load.
Don't confuse with…
- graceful degradationProgressive enhancement starts basic and adds on; graceful degradation starts full-featured and falls back.
Categories
- Responsive & adaptive design