CSS Grid & page layouts

This lesson is part of the year-long Code Academy Alfred path. Goal: understand grid-template-columns, areas, responsive grid in real web / mobile-web design conditions.

Grid shines in 2D: pages, dashboards, galleries. grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)) is a powerful mobile-friendly pattern.

grid-template-areas makes layout readable. Combine Grid (page) + Flex (components).

Don’t force Grid everywhere: pick the tool for the problem.

Practice immediately: rebuild the example, then change it. Memory comes from active repetition, not passive reading.

If you get stuck, use Cursor with a precise prompt (context + goal + constraints), then explain the generated diff yourself.