The problem with percentages in CSS
Channel: Kevin Powell
Date: 2022-12-29

We used to have to rely a lot on percentages for our layouts in CSS, but with modern CSS layouts using Flexbox and Grid, they can often be avoided.

✅ What unit to use in what situation: https://youtu.be/N5wpD9Ov_To
✅ How to decide when to use Flexbox or Grid: https://youtu.be/3elGSZSWTbM

⌚ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Very simple grid example
02:00 - The solution with Grid
03:22 - A more realistic example
04:17 - The problem with set percentages and flexbox
06:15 - Flexbox solution
06:46 - A potential grid solution

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