I'm looking for some guidance on mobile debugging. After finishing a web development program, I published a website that works perfectly in desktop mode, but I'm struggling to get it functioning correctly on mobile. I'd appreciate any recommendations for videos or websites that can help me improve my mobile debugging skills as I'm finding it tough to locate useful resources.
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Could you give a bit more detail about the issue? Saying it "doesn't work right" is pretty vague. Try to clarify what exactly the problem is, especially since this supports a business need.
What you're looking for is often referred to as remote debugging! You can access the web inspector for your phone's browser in Chrome and Safari. Check out the Chrome [remote debugging guide](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/devtools/remote-debugging/) or the Safari [inspector guide](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/safari-developer-tools/inspecting-ios) for more info!
Here are a couple of options to consider:
1. Use the responsive design feature in your browser.
2. If you're on Android, enable USB or wireless debugging in the developer options, which lets you view the console in Chrome or Edge.
3. Alternatively, you can try using an Android emulator, and you should be able to see tabs opened in the emulator in Chrome or Edge via chrome://inspect or edge://inspect.
A great way to start is by using the developer tools on your desktop to simulate mobile devices. In Google Chrome, look for the "responsive design mode" feature. It'll help you see how your site responds in mobile formats without needing to switch to your phone.
Thank you! I haven't come across that yet. I spent a few hours trying to connect my phone to my computer for the console and just got super frustrated.
Sorry about that! I'm still figuring this out. I have a map displaying six states that should show individual state information when clicked, but the county names don’t show up on mobile. In desktop mode, everything works fine. Unfortunately, my training didn't cover mobile debugging in detail, so I'm feeling lost.