CSS Grid Layout Basics
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CSS Grid Layout Basics

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What CSS property is primarily used to create a layout structure as mentioned?

  • Flexbox
  • Grid (correct)
  • Alignment
  • Box Model
  • Which of the following correctly describes a method for setting column sizes in CSS Grid?

  • repeat(3, 1fr) (correct)
  • fixed(200px)
  • flex(1)
  • size(auto-fill)
  • What is a key aspect of completing the practical tasks using CSS Grid?

  • Avoid using media queries.
  • Change the HTML structure.
  • Use only Flexbox for layout.
  • Maintain the existing HTML layout. (correct)
  • What is the role of Media Queries in relation to CSS Grid layouts?

    <p>To ensure responsive design for different screen sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following media query breakpoints is mentioned as a criteria for design adaptation?

    <p>991.98px</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What CSS property is used to define rows in a grid layout?

    <p>grid-template-rows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which CSS value will create a uniform height of 200 pixels for all grid rows?

    <p>grid-auto-rows: 200px;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using minmax in grid-auto-rows?

    <p>To define a range of heights for rows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a grid layout, what does the property grid-gap control?

    <p>It defines the spacing between rows and columns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'auto-fill' value do in a CSS grid?

    <p>It creates as many columns as can fit in a row.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property would you use to specify gaps between grid columns and rows?

    <p>grid-gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the maximum value in the minmax function is less than the minimum value?

    <p>The function will behave as if the maximum does not exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between CSS Grid Layout and flexbox?

    <p>CSS Grid can handle both columns and rows, while flexbox is largely 1-dimensional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit of length introduced in CSS Grid Layout represents a fraction of available space?

    <p>fr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is NOT a grid parameter in CSS Grid?

    <p>flex-dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these configurations will create three equal-width columns using CSS Grid?

    <p>grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the grid-column-gap property control in a CSS Grid layout?

    <p>The distance between columns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using grid-template-columns: 1fr 120px 50%; in CSS Grid?

    <p>The first column takes a fractional unit, the second a fixed size, and the third a percentage of remaining space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which CSS property would you use to define a grid's layout template?

    <p>grid-template-areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the grid-auto-rows property specify in a CSS Grid layout?

    <p>The size of rows that are implicitly created.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you create a CSS Grid with a gutter between items?

    <p>Set grid-gap to control the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CSS Grid Layout

    • CSS Grid Layout is a powerful layout system.
    • CSS Grid is a 2-dimensional system.

    CSS Grid Terminology

    • Grid gutter: Space between grid tracks (lines).

    CSS Grid Parameters

    • grid-template-columns: Defines the columns in a grid.
    • grid-template-rows: Defines the rows in a grid.
    • grid-template-areas: Defines areas in a grid.
    • grid-template: shorthand property for defining grid template columns, rows, and areas.
    • grid-auto-columns: Defines auto-placed columns in a grid.
    • grid-auto-rows: Defines auto-placed rows in a grid.
    • grid-auto-flow: Defines the automatic placement of grid items.
    • grid-row-gap: Defines the gap between rows in a grid.
    • grid-column-gap: Defines the gap between columns in a grid.
    • grid-gap: shorthand property for defining both row and column gaps.
    • grid-row-start: Defines the starting row of a grid item.
    • grid-row-end: Defines the ending row of a grid item.
    • grid-column-start: Defines the starting column of a grid item.
    • grid-column-end: Defines the ending column of a grid item.
    • grid-row: Defines the starting and ending rows of a grid item.
    • grid-column: Defines the starting and ending columns of a grid item.
    • grid-area: Defines the grid area of a grid item.

    fr unit

    • CSS Grid Layout introduces a new unit, fr, which stands for "fraction".

    repeat() function

    • repeat(n, item): Creates multiple repetitions of a given item.
    • repeat(auto-fill, item): Creates as many repetitions of a given item as can fit the current row.
    • repeat(auto-fit, item): Creates as many repetitions of a given item as can fit the current available space.

    Auto-Placement

    • grid-auto-flow: Defines the automatic placement of grid items when they are not explicitly placed.

    Layout Examples

    • Three Column Grid, Four Column Grid, Twelve Column Grid

    Grid Alignment

    • Flexbox vs. GRID

    Coding Examples

    • Grid Garden game

    Practicals

    • Create a layout using CSS Grid.
    • Create a layout using CSS Grid without changing the HTML elements arrangement.
    • Create a website layout using CSS Grid.
    • Create a website layout using CSS Grid, and adapt the layout for different screen sizes using Media Queries.
    • Create a website layout, adapting it to different screen sizes with Media Queries.

    Additional Resources

    • Don't Wait to Use Subgrid for Better Card Layouts
    • Build a Classic Layout FAST in CSS Grid
    • https://cssgrid-generator.netlify.app/

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    Description

    This quiz covers the fundamentals of CSS Grid Layout, a powerful two-dimensional layout system for web design. Test your understanding of its terminology and parameters, including grid templates, gutters, and auto-placing techniques.

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