Flexbox Layout

Flexbox is perfect for one-dimensional layouts (rows or columns). Key features:

  • Easy alignment with justify-content and align-items
  • Dynamic resizing of items
  • Responsive design support
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Try our Flexbox Examples to practice!

Grid Layout

CSS Grid excels at two-dimensional layouts (rows and columns). Benefits include:

  • Precise control over grid areas
  • Nested grids for complex structures
  • Auto-placement of items
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Explore Grid Fundamentals for interactive demos.

Positioning Techniques

Use position: absolute, relative, or fixed for custom placements:

  • Absolute positioning requires a positioned parent
  • Relative positioning shifts elements without removing from flow
  • Fixed positioning anchors elements to the viewport
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Check out our Positioning Guide for code snippets!

Tips for Clean Code 🧹

  • Use semantic HTML5 elements
  • Leverage CSS variables for consistency
  • Test layouts on different screen sizes
  • Add @media queries for responsiveness

For visual examples, see Layout Best Practices →