
CSS Grid: A Complete Guide
Master CSS Grid layout with this comprehensive guide covering everything from basic to advanced techniques.
Gerrad Zhang
Wuhan, China
1 min read
Introduction to CSS Grid
CSS Grid Layout is a powerful system for creating two-dimensional layouts in CSS. It allows you to create complex layouts with ease and precision.
Basic Concepts
Grid Container
To create a grid container:
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 20px;
}
Grid Items
Items inside the grid container:
.item {
grid-column: span 2;
grid-row: 1 / 3;
}
Advanced Techniques
Auto-Fit and Auto-Fill
.container {
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}
Grid Areas
.container {
grid-template-areas:
"header header header"
"sidebar main main"
"footer footer footer";
}
Best Practices
- Use semantic names for grid areas
- Plan your layout before implementation
- Consider responsive breakpoints
- Test across different browsers