utility-first strategy
noun phraseA way of building things where you first make the parts that do useful jobs, then make them look nice.
The team used a utility-first strategy to build the website quickly before adding colors and decorations.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In web design, a method of styling pages with small single-purpose classes instead of large custom style blocks.
With a utility-first strategy, developers add small helper classes directly in the HTML.
3. A business plan that focuses on making a product useful and reliable before spending money on marketing or looks.
Their utility-first strategy meant customers trusted the app long before its fancy redesign.
4. A learning approach where students practice practical skills before studying theory.
The coding bootcamp follows a utility-first strategy, so students build real projects from day one.