CSS layout is essential for creating structured and responsive web designs. Here's a breakdown of key techniques:
1. Flexbox 🧱
Flexbox is perfect for one-dimensional layouts (rows or columns).
- Flex Container:
display: flex
- Alignment:
justify-content
andalign-items
- Responsive Design: Easily adjust spacing and order
2. Grid Layout 🧩
Grid allows two-dimensional layouts (rows and columns).
- Grid Container:
display: grid
- Grid Lines:
grid-template-columns
andgrid-template-rows
- Placement:
grid-column
andgrid-row
3. Positioning 🎯
Use position
properties for precise element placement.
position: absolute
position: relative
position: fixed
4. Best Practices ✅
- Always use reset styles to normalize browser differences
- Prioritize mobile-first approach
- Test layouts with responsive design tools
For more advanced techniques, check our guide on CSS Positioning. 🌐
Want to learn about animations? Explore CSS Animations next! 🎨