Suggestedsize

Suggestedsize is a naming convention used in software to denote a parameter that communicates a recommended or preferred size for a resource, such as an image, icon, or UI element. It is typically a hint rather than a binding constraint, and the implementation may ignore it or override it based on device capabilities, layout constraints, or policy.

Common usage includes API endpoints that deliver media: clients pass a suggestedsize to request an asset sized near that dimension. Content delivery networks may use the hint to select the closest available variant. In responsive UI, suggestedsize can guide which asset to load or how to scale an in-memory representation.

Format and value: suggestedsize is often encoded as a pair of integers representing width and height (for example, 200x150), or as a single width value where height is computed to preserve aspect ratio. Some systems use strings like "widthxheight" or "width,height".

Considerations: The server should validate the value but not rely on it for enforcement; always have a fallback. Also consider device pixel ratio (DPR), aspect ratio, and user accessibility preferences. Do not rely on suggestedsize for security or critical layout; it's a hint.

Related concepts include recommended size, preferred size, target size, and maxsize, which may appear in documentation or API contracts. The term is application- and context-specific, and its exact interpretation can vary between systems and platforms.