CSS Grid Layout Tutorial — Templates, Gaps & Areas

Learn CSS Grid: grid-template-columns, fr units, grid-template-areas, and responsive grids without media queries.

CSS Grid for Page Layouts

CSS Grid handles two-dimensional layouts — full page structures, dashboards, and photo galleries. It's the modern replacement for complex float and positioning layouts.

Why CSS Grid Matters

Grid handles two-dimensional layouts that Flexbox cannot — dashboards, galleries, and full-page templates are faster with Grid.

auto-fit and minmax() create responsive columns without a single media query — a pattern every responsive site should use.

CSS Grid — Key Ideas You Must Know

grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr)
gap for row and column spacing
grid-template-areas for named layouts
minmax() for responsive columns
grid-column and grid-row spanning

CSS Grid Code Example

CSS

.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

Practice CSS Grid with Free Lessons

Build a responsive card grid using the CSS tutorial on Sturdee.

Tip: Free interactive lesson: /tutorials/css/css_layout — practice CSS Grid with runnable code on Sturdee.

CSS Grid Layout Tutorial — FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Grid and Flexbox together?+

Yes. Grid for page layout; Flexbox inside grid cells for component internals.