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CSS Grid vs Flexbox - When to Use Which

Arsene Indamutsa
December 8, 20241 min read
CSS Grid vs Flexbox - When to Use Which

Understanding the differences between CSS Grid and Flexbox and when to use each.

CSS Grid vs Flexbox

Both are powerful layout tools, but they serve different purposes.

Flexbox - One Dimensional

Best for laying out items in a single row or column.

CSS Grid - Two Dimensional

Best for complex layouts with rows AND columns.

When to Use What

  • Flexbox: Navigation bars, card layouts, centering content
  • Grid: Page layouts, dashboards, image galleries

Conclusion

Use both together for maximum flexibility in your layouts.

Tags

#css#grid#flexbox#web-design

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