CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Which

CSS Grid and Flexbox are both powerful layout systems, but they serve different purposes. Understanding when to use each one is key to writing clean, maintainable CSS.

Flexbox: One-Dimensional Layouts

Flexbox excels at distributing space along a single axis. Use it for navigation bars, card rows, centering content, and any layout that flows in one direction.

Grid: Two-Dimensional Layouts

CSS Grid shines when you need to control both rows and columns simultaneously. Use it for page layouts, image galleries, dashboards, and complex arrangements.