CSS Grid Guide
CSS Grid is a two-dimensional layout system used for complex page layouts. It gives you control over both rows and columns at the same time, which makes it useful for dashboards, galleries, card systems and full-page sections that need more structure than a simple row or column layout.
What is CSS Grid
CSS Grid works with a grid container and grid items. The grid
container is the parent element where you set
display: grid and define the structure with
columns, rows and gaps. The direct children inside that
container become grid items, and each item can be placed
automatically or positioned more precisely depending on the
layout you want to build.
Basic Grid Example
.container {
display:grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
gap:20px;
}
This example creates a grid with three equal columns and a
20px gap between items. It is a common starting
point for responsive cards, feature blocks and content sections
that need clean, even spacing.
When to Use Grid vs Flexbox
CSS Grid is best for two-dimensional layouts where you need to control both rows and columns together. Flexbox is better for one-dimensional layouts where items flow in a single direction, such as a row of buttons, a navigation bar or a vertical stack of elements. If the layout needs structure in both directions, Grid is usually the better choice.
Use the Grid Generator
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