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Grid Visualizer

Design explicit and implicit grids with repeat(), minmax(), and auto-fit/auto-fill.

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Learning checklist

  • Grid tracks & gaps
  • auto-fit vs auto-fill
  • Named areas and responsive tracks

Definition

Design explicit and implicit grids with repeat(), minmax(), and auto-fit/auto-fill.

Syntax

Grid tracks & gaps

Example

Use the visualizer below to apply these properties and see the result live.

Deep dive

Why this matters

Principles, mental models, and debugging clues tailored to the topic.

Visual intuition

Each property is paired with motion or color feedback so you build muscle memory, not just recall syntax.

Copy-ready CSS

Controls emit exact CSS you can copy. Use it as a starter token or paste into DevTools for instant validation.

Performance notes

Learn where reflow, repaint, or compositing occurs so you avoid jank and choose GPU-friendly paths.

Accessibility first

Focus-visible, reduced-motion, and contrast tips are woven into every lab to keep experiences inclusive.

Practice

Try recreating a UI card using this topic. Toggle between dark and light modes to validate token contrast and responsiveness.

Tip: use DevTools overlays (grid/flex) plus the copy CSS button.

Interactive Lab

Grid Visualizer

Tune templates with repeat(), minmax(), and implicit sizing. Auto-fit fills available space while respecting minimum tracks.

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Auto-fit compresses or expands tracks to fill the row; toggle it off to compare with fixed repeat() counts.

.grid-lab { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 120px); gap: 16px; align-items: stretch; }

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