Flexbox simplifies complex layouts. Here are practical patterns for common UI challenges.
Flexbox Fundamentals
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Centering Patterns
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Navigation Patterns
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Card Layouts
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Form Layouts
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Sidebar Layouts
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Footer Patterns
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Holy Grail Layout
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Media Object
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Equal Height Columns
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Responsive Patterns
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Utility Classes
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Best Practices
Layout Choice:
✓ Use flexbox for 1D layouts
✓ Use grid for 2D layouts
✓ Combine both when needed
✓ Consider content flow
Performance:
✓ Avoid deep nesting
✓ Use gap instead of margins
✓ Set explicit dimensions when possible
✓ Test with varying content
Accessibility:
✓ Maintain logical DOM order
✓ Use order sparingly
✓ Test with screen readers
✓ Ensure focus order makes sense
Conclusion
Flexbox handles most modern layout challenges elegantly. Use it for navigation, cards, forms, and responsive layouts. Combine with CSS Grid for complex two-dimensional layouts. Master these patterns and you'll handle any UI layout requirement efficiently.