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•Question 2 of 49mediumWhat is the difference between Flexbox and Grid?
Understanding when to use Flexbox vs CSS Grid.
What You'll Learn
- Flexbox vs Grid
- When to use each
- Key differences
Key Difference
| Layout | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Flexbox | 1D (row OR column) |
| Grid | 2D (rows AND columns) |
Flexbox
styles.cssCSS
.flex-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
}Grid
styles.cssCSS
.grid-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
}When to Use
- Flexbox: Components, small-scale layouts
- Grid: Page-level layouts, complex arrangements