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Whole-page layouts need control over rows \u003Cem>and\u003C\u002Fem> columns at the same time. \u003Cstrong>CSS Grid\u003C\u002Fstrong> was built for that and shipped in all major browsers within a few weeks of each other in March 2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode class=\"language-css\">.page {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;\n  grid-template-areas:\n    'header header'\n    'sidebar main'\n    'footer footer';\n  gap: 1rem;\n}\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\u003Ch2 id=\"flexbox-vs-grid-which-one-should-you-use\">Flexbox vs Grid: Which One Should You Use?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ctable>\u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Question\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Flexbox\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Grid\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Fthead>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Dimensions\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>1D (row or column)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>2D (rows and columns together)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Sizing approach\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Content-first: items decide, container adapts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Layout-first: you define the tracks, items fit in\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Best for\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Navbars, toolbars, button groups, card rows, centering, form rows\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Page layouts, galleries, dashboards, anything with aligned rows and columns\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Wrapping\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Wrapped lines do not align with each other\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Items stay aligned to the same tracks\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Rule of thumb:\u003C\u002Fstrong> if you are arranging items in one line, start with Flexbox. 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In real projects you will nest them: Grid for the page frame, Flexbox inside each component.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"timeline-summary\">Timeline Summary\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ctable>\u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Period\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Dominant technique\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Key idea\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Fthead>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Mid-1990s to early 2000s\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>HTML tables\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Use table cells as page columns\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Early 2000s to 2014\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Floats + clearfix\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Repurpose text wrapping for columns\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Around 2015 onward\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Flexbox\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>One-dimensional layout with space distribution\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>2017 onward\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>CSS Grid\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>True two-dimensional layout\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>2020s\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Flexbox + Grid + container queries + subgrid\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Component-driven, intrinsic, responsive layout\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Ch2 id=\"the-modern-css-layout-toolkit-trending-features\">The Modern CSS Layout Toolkit (Trending Features)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ccode>gap\u003C\u002Fcode>:\u003C\u002Fstrong> spacing between items without margin hacks; works in Flexbox, Grid and multi-column.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Container queries:\u003C\u002Fstrong> components respond to the size of their container instead of the viewport, which pairs naturally with Flexbox components.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Subgrid:\u003C\u002Fstrong> nested grids can share the parent's tracks, fixing misaligned card content.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logical properties:\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ccode>margin-inline\u003C\u002Fcode>, \u003Ccode>padding-block\u003C\u002Fcode> and \u003Ccode>inset-inline-start\u003C\u002Fcode> adapt to writing direction.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Intrinsic sizing helpers:\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ccode>clamp()\u003C\u002Fcode>, \u003Ccode>min()\u003C\u002Fcode>, \u003Ccode>max()\u003C\u002Fcode>, \u003Ccode>aspect-ratio\u003C\u002Fcode> for fluid responsive design.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Browser DevTools layout debugging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> flex and grid badges and overlays make layout bugs visible (covered in the last topic of this chapter).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 id=\"common-mistakes-and-misconceptions\">Common Mistakes and Misconceptions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\"Flexbox replaced Grid\" or the reverse.\u003C\u002Fstrong> They are complementary, not competitors.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Using floats for layout in new code.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Floats are still valid for wrapping text around an image, which is their real job.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Using tables for layout because email needs it.\u003C\u002Fstrong> That is a special case; for web pages use CSS layout.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Using Flexbox for everything.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Complex two-dimensional layouts become fragile when forced into nested flex rows.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tables, floats and positioning hacks were workarounds because CSS had no real layout system.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Flexbox gives you one-dimensional layout with powerful space distribution and alignment.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Grid gives you two-dimensional layout; use it together with Flexbox.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Knowing the history helps you read legacy CSS and choose the right tool today.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv class=\"try-it-yourself language-html\">\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode><style>\n  table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: sans-serif; }\n  td { border: 1px solid #2c3e50; padding: 14px; text-align: center; }\n  .head, .foot { background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; }\n  .side { background: #ecf0f1; width: 25%; }\n<\u002Fstyle>\n<table>\n  <tr><td class='head' colspan='2'>Header<\u002Ftd><\u002Ftr>\n  <tr><td class='side'>Sidebar<\u002Ftd><td>Main content<\u002Ftd><\u002Ftr>\n  <tr><td class='foot' colspan='2'>Footer<\u002Ftd><\u002Ftr>\n<\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"try-it-yourself language-html\">\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode><style>\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0; }\n  .header, .footer { background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; padding: 14px; text-align: center; }\n  .sidebar { float: left; width: 25%; background: #ecf0f1; padding: 14px; min-height: 120px; }\n  .main { float: right; width: 75%; background: #dff9fb; padding: 14px; min-height: 120px; }\n  \u002F* Without this, .footer would slide up beside the floats *\u002F\n  .clearfix::after { content: ''; display: block; clear: both; }\n<\u002Fstyle>\n<div class='header'>Header<\u002Fdiv>\n<div class='clearfix'>\n  <div class='sidebar'>Sidebar (float: left)<\u002Fdiv>\n  <div class='main'>Main content (float: right)<\u002Fdiv>\n<\u002Fdiv>\n<div class='footer'>Footer<\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"try-it-yourself language-html\">\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode><style>\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0; }\n  .header, .footer { background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; padding: 14px; text-align: center; }\n  .row { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; }\n  .sidebar { flex: 0 0 25%; background: #ecf0f1; padding: 14px; }\n  .main { flex: 1; background: #dff9fb; padding: 14px; }\n<\u002Fstyle>\n<div class='header'>Header<\u002Fdiv>\n<div class='row'>\n  <div class='sidebar'>Sidebar<br>(short)<\u002Fdiv>\n  <div class='main'>Main content (longer). 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No clearfix, no percentage maths, no min-height hack.<br><br>Try adding more text here.<\u002Fdiv>\n<\u002Fdiv>\n<div class='footer'>Footer<\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"try-it-yourself language-html\">\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode><style>\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0; }\n  .page {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;\n    grid-template-areas:\n      'header header'\n      'sidebar main'\n      'footer footer';\n    gap: 12px;\n  }\n  .page > div { padding: 18px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px; }\n  .header { grid-area: header; background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; }\n  .sidebar { grid-area: sidebar; background: #ecf0f1; }\n  .main { grid-area: main; background: #dff9fb; }\n  .footer { grid-area: footer; background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; }\n<\u002Fstyle>\n<div class='page'>\n  <div class='header'>Header<\u002Fdiv>\n  <div class='sidebar'>Sidebar<\u002Fdiv>\n  <div class='main'>Main content<\u002Fdiv>\n  <div class='footer'>Footer<\u002Fdiv>\n<\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fcode>\u003C\u002Fpre>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"try-it-yourself language-html\">\u003Cpre>\u003Ccode><style>\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; color: #fff; text-align: center; margin: 0; }\n  .demo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }\n  \u002F* 1. 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No clearfix, no percentage maths, no min-height hack.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Try adding more text here.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class='footer'>Footer\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":860,"language":16,"code":861,"is_editable":852},667,"\u003Cstyle>\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0; }\n  .page {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;\n    grid-template-areas:\n      'header header'\n      'sidebar main'\n      'footer footer';\n    gap: 12px;\n  }\n  .page > div { padding: 18px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px; }\n  .header { grid-area: header; background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; }\n  .sidebar { grid-area: sidebar; background: #ecf0f1; }\n  .main { grid-area: main; background: #dff9fb; }\n  .footer { grid-area: footer; background: #2c3e50; color: #fff; }\n\u003C\u002Fstyle>\n\u003Cdiv class='page'>\n  \u003Cdiv class='header'>Header\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003Cdiv class='sidebar'>Sidebar\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003Cdiv class='main'>Main content\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003Cdiv class='footer'>Footer\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":863,"language":16,"code":864,"is_editable":852},668,"\u003Cstyle>\n  body { font-family: sans-serif; color: #fff; text-align: center; margin: 0; }\n  .demo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }\n  \u002F* 1. Old way: table-cell *\u002F\n  .a { display: table; width: 100%; height: 140px; background: #34495e; border-radius: 8px; }\n  .a span { display: table-cell; vertical-align: middle; }\n  \u002F* 2. Old way: absolute + transform *\u002F\n  .b { position: relative; height: 140px; background: #2980b9; border-radius: 8px; }\n  .b span { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }\n  \u002F* 3. 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