Stop the Flexbox for 1D, Grid for 2D layout nonsense

Kevin Powell argues against the rigid rule of using Flexbox for 1D and Grid for 2D, explaining how to choose based on control.

Flexbox is great at some 2D layouts, and Grid can be a better choice for 1D layouts as well, so let's stop that being how we decide which one we're going to use, because often it leads us down the wrong path. 🔗 Links ✅ Code from first example: codepen.io/kevinpowell/pen/abgomQP ✅ Code from second example: codepen.io/kevinpowell/pen/XWQGmQE ✅ Diving into how flexbox works: youtu.be/9e-lWQdO-DA ✅ Easy way to get started with Grid: youtu.be/8QSqwbSztnA ⌚ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Why Grid might be better for 1D some layouts 04:35 - Why Flexbox might be better for some 2D layouts 06:45 - Grid gives you more control on sizing, flexbox is better for letting the children have control #css -- Come hang out with other dev's in my Discord Community 💬 discord.gg/nTYCvrK Keep up to date with everything I'm up to ✉ kevinpowell.co/newsletter Come hang out with me live every Monday on Twitch! 📺 twitch.tv/kevinpowellcss --- Help support my channel 👨‍🎓 Get a course: kevinpowell.co/courses 👕 Buy a shirt: teespring.com/stores/making-the-internet-awesome 💖 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/kevinpowell --- My editor: VS Code - code.visualstudio.com/ --- I'm on some other places on the internet too! If you'd like a behind the scenes and previews of what's coming up on my YouTube channel, make sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter. Twitter: twitter.com/KevinJPowell Codepen: codepen.io/kevinpowell/ Github: github.com/kevin-powell --- And whatever you do, don't forget to keep on making your corner of the internet just a little bit more awesome!