CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Reach for Which
Quick context (why you're writing this)
I was building a dashboard last month and kept switching between Grid and Flexbox like I was trying to decide which coffee to order. One minute I’d swear Flexbox was the answer for a card layout, the next minute I’d wrestle with wrapping behavior and end up pulling my hair out. After a few wasted hours I realized I wasn’t picking the right tool for the job—I was just using whatever felt familiar. If you’ve ever felt that tug‑of‑war, you’re not alone.
The Insight
The short answer: Flexbox shines when you’re laying out items along a single axis (think rows or columns that need to stretch or shrink together). Grid shines when you need two‑dimensional control—both rows and columns at the same time.
