utility-first approach
noun phraseUK /juːˈtɪlɪti fɜːst əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /juːˈtɪlɪti fɜːrst əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of building things where you use small helper pieces first to do the job.
The team used a utility-first approach to style the website quickly.
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2. A design method that puts useful features before fancy looks.
Their utility-first approach made the app easy to use.
3. A coding style that builds with small ready-made tools instead of big custom parts.
With a utility-first approach, she added spacing with one small class.
4. A way of planning that focuses on what works best in real use.
The utility-first approach helped them fix problems fast.