What is Flexbox?
A CSS layout method for arranging items in a single row or column with flexible spacing and alignment.
Why It Matters
Flexbox solves common layout challenges like centring content and distributing space between items.
Real-World Example
Using flexbox to evenly space navigation links across a header regardless of screen width.
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The language that controls how websites look, including colours, fonts, spacing, and layout
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Designing websites that automatically adjust their layout to look good on any screen size
CSS Grid
A CSS layout system that lets you create two-dimensional layouts with rows and columns.
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling