Responsive web design (RWD) is a process that creates dynamic changes to the appearance of a website, based on the screen size and orientation of the device being used to view it. It allows a single website to be accessed on different devices with different screen sizes but with a consistent user experience and interface. Key aspects of RWD include using a flexible layout, media queries, and responsive frameworks like Bootstrap. Bootstrap provides tools like a responsive grid system, responsive images and videos, responsive typography, and responsive utilities that help make elements like navigation responsive.