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Responsive Card Layout with CSS Grid: A Step-by-Step Guide

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In this post, I'll walk you through the implementation of a responsive card layout using CSS Grid, which I recently deployed on my GitHub repository: css_flexible_wrap. This layout adapts dynamically to various screen sizes, ensuring a visually appealing and functional design.

Overview of the Project

The main goal of this project is to create a card layout that maintains uniformity across rows while being responsive to the size of the display. Utilizing CSS Grid allows for a flexible and efficient arrangement of cards.

Key Features

  • Responsive Design: The layout adjusts based on screen size, maintaining a consistent look across devices.
  • Dynamic Columns: The number of columns changes automatically according to the container's width.
  • CSS Grid: Efficient layout management using CSS Grid properties.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

To get started, clone the repository to your local machine using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/M97Chahboun/css_flexible_wrap.git
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2. Navigate to the Project Directory

Change into the project directory:

cd css_flexible_wrap
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3. Open the HTML File

Open index.html in your preferred web browser to view the layout in action.

4. Showcase

Showcase

Implementation Details

HTML Structure

The basic structure of the HTML file includes several card elements wrapped in a container:

<div class="card-container">
    <div class="card">Card 1</div>
    <div class="card">Card 2</div>
    <div class="card">Card 3</div>
    <div class="card">Card 4</div>
    <div class="card">Card 5</div>
    <div class="card">Card 6</div>
</div>
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CSS Styling

The CSS utilizes the following properties to create a responsive grid layout:

.card-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.card {
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
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Tailwind CSS Equivalent

For those using Tailwind CSS, the equivalent implementation can be achieved with utility classes like:

<div class="grid grid-cols-[repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr))] gap-4">
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 1</div>
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 2</div>
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 3</div>
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 4</div>
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 5</div>
    <div class="bg-gray-200 p-4 rounded-lg shadow">Card 6</div>
</div>
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Customization Options

This layout is fully customizable. You can modify the card styles by adjusting the .card class in the CSS file or tweak the grid settings by changing the grid-template-columns property to fit your design needs.

Conclusion

This project serves as a great starting point for anyone looking to implement a responsive card layout using CSS Grid. Feel free to explore the repository and experiment with the code. You can find the project on GitHub: css_flexible_wrap.
FlexibleWrap flutter package

Happy coding!

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