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?

To ensure responsive design for different screen sizes. Signup and view all the answers

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

991.98px Signup and view all the answers

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

grid-template-rows Signup and view all the answers

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

grid-auto-rows: 200px; Signup and view all the answers

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

To define a range of heights for rows. Signup and view all the answers

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

It defines the spacing between rows and columns. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

grid-gap Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

fr Signup and view all the answers

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

flex-dimension Signup and view all the answers

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

grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; Signup and view all the answers

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

The distance between columns. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

grid-template-areas Signup and view all the answers

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

The size of rows that are implicitly created. Signup and view all the answers

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

Set grid-gap to control the distance. 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
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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.