Responsive vs. Adaptive Website Design: Similarities and Differences | digital marketing strategy | Scoop.it
The hot topic for web developers and website owners is the way that websites can now automatically respond and adapt to any device with any screen size. There is huge dilemma in proposing best web design method for Mobile responsive project to clients. There we are to help you. 
Lets discuss in detail about these two options for web design:
                   A) Responsive Web Design (RWD) 
                   B) Adaptive Web Design (AWD)

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