Learn FOUNDATION with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 23, 2025

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Architecture

Mobile-first, responsive grid

Component-based with prebuilt CSS and JS

Sass variables for theming

Modular JavaScript plugins

Semantic and accessible markup encouraged

Rendering Model

CSS-based grid and utilities

JavaScript-enhanced components

Sass compilation for theme management

Direct DOM manipulation via plugins

Responsive and adaptive rendering

Architectural Patterns

Component-based UI

Mobile-first responsive layouts

Sass-driven customization

JS plugin modularity

Accessibility-focused markup

Real World Architectures

Corporate websites

Dashboards and admin portals

Email templates with Foundation for Emails

Prototyping MVPs

Accessible web apps

Design Principles

Mobile-first design

Accessibility-first components

Flexible and modular grid

Semantic markup

Customizable via Sass

Scalability Guide

Use modular Sass imports

Only include required components

Optimize JS plugin usage

Organize markup and partials efficiently

Leverage grid system for complex layouts

Migration Guide

Foundation 5 -> 6: Flex Grid changes

Update markup for new class names

JS plugin API updates

Sass variable changes

Accessibility improvements adjustments