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CSS Grid vs Flexbox for Layouts

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Hey everyone,
I’m trying to decide whether to use CSS Grid or Flexbox for my website’s layout. Can someone explain the key differences between the two and in which scenarios each one is more suitable?

Olivia Bennett

9 months ago

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James Sullivan

9 months ago

Hi,
Both CSS Grid and Flexbox are powerful layout tools, but they serve different purposes:

  • CSS Grid: Best for creating two-dimensional layouts (rows and columns). Use Grid when you need a complex layout with both rows and columns.
  • Flexbox: Best for one-dimensional layouts (either a row or a column). Use Flexbox for simpler layouts like centering elements, creating navbars, or distributing space among items.
    **Example of CSS Grid:
    **
.container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.item {
    background-color: lightgray;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

**Example of Flexbox:
**

.container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
}

.item {
    background-color: lightgray;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

Choose the one that best fits your layout needs. For complex layouts, CSS Grid is usually the better option.

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