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CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use What	2024-08-03	tech tutorial	css layout frontend

CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use What

Understanding the differences between CSS Grid and Flexbox for modern layouts.

Use Flexbox For:

• One-dimensional layouts (rows OR columns)
• Component-level design
• Centering content
• Navigation bars

Use CSS Grid For:

• Two-dimensional layouts (rows AND columns)
• Page-level design
• Complex layouts
• Card grids

/* Flexbox for navigation */
.nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Grid for main layout */
.layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
}

Both are powerful tools - use them together!