CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Each

CSS Grid vs Flexbox

Both CSS Grid and Flexbox are powerful layout tools, but they serve different purposes. Let's understand when to use each.

Flexbox: One-Dimensional Layouts

Use Flexbox for layouts in a single direction (row or column):

.container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

CSS Grid: Two-Dimensional Layouts

Use Grid for complex layouts with rows and columns:

.container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

When to Use Flexbox

When to Use Grid

Combining Both

Often, the best approach is to use Grid for the overall layout and Flexbox for components within grid items.

Conclusion

Understanding both tools and their strengths will make you a more versatile developer.