Responsive Web Images from Pluralsight

Images make up more than 60% of the average web page's size today. This course will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

Images make up more than 60% of the average web page's size today. Responsive Web Design has become very popular for multi device support, but has been dogged by poor performance. In this course, Responsive Web Images, you will learn about image types, optimization techniques, and various approaches for selecting the best image for each situation. First, you'll learn the basics of responsive web design and how the most critical success factor is properly handling images. Then, you'll learn the differences between raster and vector images and discuss major raster image types. Finally, you'll learn the 4 major use cases for responsive web images, as well as the major approaches to responsive image techniques like JavaScript, picture element, srcset, and Client Hints. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of responsive web images which will allow you to optimize your own websites to be efficient as possible.

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Syllabus

What Are Responsive Web Images?

Image Types

Responsive Image Use Cases

Responsive Image Techniques

Maximizing Performance

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Appeals to those who want to learn about image optimization techniques

Provides knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to industry

Taught by an instructor with high expertise in the field

Develops practical skills that can be applied immediately

Covers a range of topics that provide a comprehensive understanding of responsive web images

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Responsive Web Images with these activities:

Organize Course Materials and Notes

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Maintain a well-organized learning environment to enhance retention and retrieval.

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Review and summarize key concepts from each lesson.
Create a system for organizing your notes and materials.
Regularly review and update your organized materials.

Discuss Best Practices for Responsive Images

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Engage with peers to exchange ideas and learn from different perspectives.

Browse courses on Responsive Web Design

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Identify a group of peers to discuss with.
Prepare talking points and questions.
Facilitate a discussion on best practices for responsive images.

Compile a List of Image Optimization Resources

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Gather valuable resources to supplement your learning experience.

Browse courses on Image Optimization

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Search for online articles, tutorials, and tools related to image optimization.
Organize the resources into a list or document.
Share your compilation with other learners.

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Read "Responsive Web Design" by Ethan Marcotte

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Review the foundational concepts of responsive web design to enhance your understanding of the course material.

View Responsive Design Patterns & Principles on Amazon

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Read the book in its entirety.
Highlight and take notes on key concepts.
Summarize the main points in your own words.

Practice Image Optimization Techniques

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Reinforce your understanding of image optimization techniques to optimize your web designs.

Browse courses on Image Optimization

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Choose a set of images to practice on.
Use image optimization tools to reduce file sizes.
Compare the optimized images to the originals.
Identify areas where further optimization is possible.

Explore Advanced Techniques for Responsive Images

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Expand your knowledge by exploring advanced techniques to enhance your web designs.

Browse courses on Web Design

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Research and identify advanced responsive image techniques.
Follow tutorials to implement these techniques.
Experiment with different approaches and compare results.

Create a Demo Website with Responsive Images

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Apply your knowledge to create a practical project that demonstrates your understanding of responsive web images.

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Plan the design of your website.
Choose appropriate images for your design.
Implement responsive image techniques.
Test your website on multiple devices.

Build a Portfolio of Responsive Web Images

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Challenge yourself with a project to showcase your skills in responsive web images.

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Identify a niche or theme for your portfolio.
Design and develop multiple web pages with responsive images.
Gather feedback and iterate on your designs.

Career center

Learners who complete Responsive Web Images will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Front-End Developer

The course Responsive Web Images will be very helpful to Front-End Developers, who need to provide the most appropriate image for the design and device. In this course, you will learn the basics of responsive web design and how the most critical success factor is properly handling images. You'll learn the 4 major use cases for responsive web images, as well as the major approaches to responsive image techniques like JavaScript, picture element, srcset, and Client Hints. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of responsive web images, skills that are essential for a Front-End Developer to succeed.

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Web Designer

Web Designers should take the course Responsive Web Images because it will teach how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device. Understanding the importance of responsive web design and how to select the best image for each situation are key skills that all competent Web Designers should have to succeed. This course covers raster and vector images, major raster image types, responsive image techniques like JavaScript, picture element, srcset, and Client Hints, and how to maximize image performance.

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UX Designer

In this course, Responsive Web Images, UX Designers will learn about image types, optimization techniques, and various approaches for selecting the best image for each situation. These skills are necessary for UX Designers to build a foundation for optimizing websites to be as efficient as possible. Responsive web images are critical for providing the best possible user experience (UX) on different devices and screen sizes, making this course a valuable resource.

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Web Developer

Responsive Web Images is a valuable resource for Web Developers. It can help you develop the skills needed to improve the performance of websites through efficient use of images. By learning techniques such as JavaScript, picture element, srcset, and Client Hints, you'll be able to provide the most appropriate image for each design and device. This course will help you build a foundation for becoming a successful Web Developer.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers will find the course Responsive Web Images to be a resource for creating images that are optimized for the web. It covers the basics of responsive web design and how the most critical success factor is properly handling images. You'll learn the differences between raster and vector images and discuss major raster image types. This course will help build a foundation for success as a Graphic Designer.

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Software Engineer

The course Responsive Web Images will be helpful to Software Engineers as it can provide a foundation for enhancing the performance of web applications through efficient use of images. You'll learn techniques like JavaScript, picture element, srcset, and Client Hints to optimize images for various devices and screen sizes. This knowledge will help you in your work as a Software Engineer.

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Art Director

Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Art Directors. This course will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device. It will help build a foundation for success as an Art Director.

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Technical Writer

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Technical Writers. It will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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Creative Director

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Creative Directors as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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User Interface (UI) Designer

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to UI Designers as it can help you to select the best image for each design and device, providing a better user experience.

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Webmaster

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Webmasters as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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Computer Programmer

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Computer Programmers as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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Information Architect

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Information Architects as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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Web Analytics Specialist

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Web Analytics Specialists as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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Photographer

The course Responsive Web Images may be helpful to Photographers as it will teach you how to efficiently provide the most appropriate image for the design and device.

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