Overview

CSS Grid Layout is the most powerful layout system available in CSS. It allows for the creation of complex, grid-based layouts that were previously difficult or impossible to achieve with older methods like floats or Flexbox.

Key Concepts

  • Grid Container: The parent element where display: grid is applied.
  • Grid Tracks: The rows and columns of the grid.
  • Grid Cells: The individual units of the grid.
  • Grid Areas: Named regions of the grid that can span multiple cells.
  • Fractional Units (fr): A flexible unit that represents a fraction of the available space in the grid container.

Use Cases

CSS Grid is perfect for large-scale page layouts, complex dashboards, and asymmetrical designs.

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