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CSS Grid and Flexbox are both layout tools in CSS, but they have different uses and applications.
CSS Grid is a two-dimensional layout tool, used for creating complex and dynamic layouts. It is best suited for creating rows and columns.
Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout tool, used for arranging elements in a single row or column. It is best suited for simple, one-dimensional layouts and smaller-scale projects.
In summary, use Flexbox for smaller projects or arranging elements in one direction, and use Grid for larger projects or creating a two-dimensional grid.
Here’s an example of using CSS Grid and Flexbox in code:
CSS Grid:
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
grid-template-rows: auto;
grid-gap: 10px;
}
In this example, display: grid
sets the container as a grid layout. The grid-template-columns
property sets the number of columns and their widths, while the grid-template-rows
property sets the number of rows and their heights. The grid-gap
property sets the gap between the grid elements.