Flexbox vs. CSS Grid in Modern Web Design

As a Full Stack developer candidate, one of the most common questions I encounter in the frontend world is: “Should I use Flexbox or CSS Grid for page layout?” The answer actually depends on the needs of the project.

Flexbox (One-Dimensional Layout): Flexbox is perfect for aligning items in a single row or a single column. For example, Flexbox is unrivaled for aligning a navigation menu (Navbar) or buttons standing side by side. Vertical and horizontal centering is child’s play with justify-content and align-items properties.

CSS Grid (Two-Dimensional Layout): The Grid system is for more complex structures containing both rows and columns. For example, creating the entire skeleton of the page (Header, Sidebar, Content, Footer) or making a photo gallery is much cleaner when coded with Grid.

Conclusion: For a modern and responsive website, these two are not rivals, but partners. Establishing the general skeleton of the page with Grid and aligning the small components within the content with Flexbox is the most professional approach.