CSS Grid Layout: Modern Web Design Techniques

CSS Grid Layout: Modern Web Design Techniques

CSS Grid revolutionized web layout design. It enables complex, responsive designs with minimal code and maximum control.

Grid Basics

Define a grid container and place items on the grid using grid lines or grid areas.

.container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

Grid Areas

Name and organize grid areas for semantic, readable layouts.

.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-areas:
    "header header header"
    "sidebar main main"
    "footer footer footer";
}

header { grid-area: header; }
main { grid-area: main; }

Responsive Grids

Create responsive layouts without media queries using auto-fit and minmax.

Grid vs Flexbox

Flexbox for one-dimensional layout, Grid for two-dimensional. Use them together strategically.

Auto-placement

Let the browser intelligently place grid items automatically.

Subgrid

Use subgrid to inherit grid structure from parent containers for better alignment.

CSS Grid is now supported in all modern browsers. There's no reason not to use it for your layouts.