CSS Grid is a powerful two-dimensional layout system for creating complex grid-based designs. Here's how to use it.
Basic Grid
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Grid Template Areas
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Responsive Grid
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Gap (Gutters)
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Alignment
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Spanning Items
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Named Lines
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Implicit Grid
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Card Grid
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Dashboard Layout
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Holy Grail Layout
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Masonry-like Grid
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Overlapping Items
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Subgrid (Modern Browsers)
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Best Practices
Layout Choice:
✓ Grid for 2D layouts
✓ Flexbox for 1D layouts
✓ Grid for page structure
✓ Flexbox for component alignment
Responsive:
✓ Use auto-fit/auto-fill
✓ Use minmax() for flexibility
✓ Mobile-first approach
✓ Test at breakpoints
Accessibility:
✓ Maintain logical order
✓ Don't rely on visual order
✓ Use semantic HTML
✓ Test with screen readers
Avoid:
✗ Over-nesting grids
✗ Fixed sizes when flexible works
✗ Ignoring implicit grid
✗ Complex areas for simple layouts
Conclusion
CSS Grid provides powerful two-dimensional layout capabilities. Use grid-template-areas for named regions, auto-fit and minmax() for responsive grids, and explicit placement for complex layouts. Combine with Flexbox for component-level alignment within grid items. Always consider accessibility and maintain logical source order.