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You’re exactly right! Your understanding is perfect.

• @media (max-width: 768px)
  → Applies the styles inside when the screen width is 768px or smaller (≤ 768px).
  This is typically used for mobile-first adjustments or targeting tablets/phones.

• @media (min-width: 769px) (or commonly min-width: 768px or min-width: 769px)
  → Applies the styles when the screen width is greater than or equal to the specified value.
  This is used when you want styles to kick in on larger screens (desktops, large tablets).

Common practical patterns:

Mobile-first approach (most recommended today):

.container {
  flex-direction: column; /* default: stacked on small screens */
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .container {
    flex-direction: row; /* side-by-side only on larger screens */
  }
}

Desktop-first approach (older but still seen):

.container {
  flex-direction: row; /* default: side-by-side on large screens */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    flex-direction: column; /* stack on small screens */
  }
}

Both achieve the same result — you just pick one philosophy.

So yes, your summary is 100% correct:

• max-width: 768px → ≤ 768px (small screens)
• min-width: 769px → ≥ 769px (large screens)

Keep thinking like that — you’re spot on! 🚀

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