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What does this meab?

• shortcake27 3y ago
  I think they mean it’s a complicated solution for an uncomplicated problem. Grid systems existed long before CSS grid and were dead-easy to understand and use (960, Bootstrap etc). CSS grid, by comparison, is completely unintuitive. Sure, it’s definitely more powerful, but the barrier to entry is way higher.
  • hoosieree 3y ago
    Exactly. "Align things to a grid" seems like a simple concept, but CSS grid seemingly has at least 3 ways to place the top-left corner of an element, and it just gets worse from there. I tried it for a simple layout with 3 elements and quickly decided I prefer flexbox, tables, or even floats.
    • aardshark 3y ago
      I think when you come across situations that only grid can solve, then you appreciate it a bit more. Flexbox complements grid imo, it's not an alternative.
      • hoosieree 3y ago
        That's fair. I only use CSS for personal/hobby projects.