We dive into the different CSS layout methods that have evolved over recent years including box model, flexbox, and grid.

Segment 1 - Layout Models

StackChief reference article

Box Model

Elements comprise of: content, padding, border, margin

Dimensions like height and width

Floats and clearfix

CSS Box Model - W3Schools article

Flexbox

Evolution of the box model

Comprises of a container element called the flex container, which "control" their child elements called flex items

Flexbox is fantastic for responsive layouts

1 dimensional layouts

CSS Grid

New CSS layout method that is supported in the latest version of major browsers (IE doesn't have support)

2 dimensional layouts

Can customize every property of the grid 

# of rows and columns

size of row in various metrics (px, %, vh, vw, auto)

spacing between rows and columns

Very clean code - no need for row and column containers

Segment 2 - Box vs Flexbox vs Grid

Responsivity

Box, flexbox, and grid can all be used to make responsive layouts

Many of our production websites are still in box layout, they still work without issue on modern browsers and devices

Layouts

Basic sites can use any of the layout models

Site components (ie navbar) can be made easily with flexbox due to their one dimensional layout

Full site structures are easier to make with CSS grid due to two dimensional column and row functionality

Easy of Use

Matt believes the box model is easiest to learn - especially when learning how web pages flow

Box model is more human readable, whilst flexbox allows for more complex layouts with less code and micromanaging

Links

Box Model - https://caniuse.com/#feat=inline-block

Flexbox - https://caniuse.com/#search=flex

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