CSS Grid has transformed how we approach web layouts. This guide will help you understand and implement grid-based designs effectively.

Grid Basics

CSS Grid is a two-dimensional layout system that lets you create complex web layouts with ease.

Basic Grid Setup

.container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-gap: 20px;
}

Common Grid Patterns

1. Holy Grail Layout

.holy-grail {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas:
        "header header header"
        "nav main aside"
        "footer footer footer";
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 200px;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

2. Responsive Grid

.responsive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

Continue reading for advanced grid techniques...