CSS Grid vs Flexbox
Two powerful layout systems, but knowing when to use each can save hours of frustration.The Core Difference
Flexbox is one-dimensional — it handles layouts in one direction (row OR column). Grid is two-dimensional — it handles rows AND columns simultaneously.When to Use Flexbox
- Navigation bars and menus
- Centering content vertically
- Distributing space among items in a row
- Small-scale layouts
.nav {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
When to Use Grid
- Page-level layouts
- Card grids and galleries
- Complex layouts requiring both dimensions
- Overlapping elements
.gallery {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
gap: 1rem;
}
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