When to use CSS grid and when to use flexbox

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There are cases when it's a bit confusing to decide if one should use flexbox or the CSS grid for the layouts. Till a point, both of them are interchangeable.

Maybe the best, and the shortest definition of the difference between Flexbox and CSS grid : Flexbox is for one-dimensional layout. A row OR a column. Grid is for two-dimensional layout. Rows AND columns.

It's from a tweet of Rachel Andrew (read her blog; it's fantastic).

So if we have a case like this, with just one dimension flexbox is a good fit.

Meanwhile, a case like this is more suited for a CSS grid.

However, keep in mind that a flexbox layout can "flow" on multiple rows if it does not have enough space for its elements. But it's still unidimensional.

But if we look at a design like this, the blue rectangle is set on two dimensions so CSS grid is the way to go.

Also, in this video, Jen Simmons explains how theyโ€™re different, and when you should choose one over the other.

Cheers!

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