CSS Flexbox Layout

This cluster focuses on discussions promoting CSS Flexbox as the superior solution for web layout problems like centering elements, contrasting it with older hacks like floats, and sharing learning resources.

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bmicraft Nov 2, 2023 View on HN

I thought flexbox pretty much fixed that

chii Nov 11, 2013 View on HN

i feel this should be a problem that's going to be solved by flex-box.

marchelzo May 19, 2015 View on HN

flexbox + viewport units have made this better.

modernerd May 26, 2018 View on HN

That's unfortunate and likely will require a flexbox/float-based fallback.

devrelm Nov 14, 2013 View on HN

Yeah, figured this would at least use flexbox or something.

hoodoof May 14, 2016 View on HN

This is the real answer. If you haven't yet embraced Flexbox then do yourself a favor and get on board, it's awesome.

RugnirViking Jul 9, 2021 View on HN

the amount of blood sweat and tears spent trying to center something before flexbox

skyhook_mockups Aug 28, 2012 View on HN

check out the CSS3 flexible box model... it'll blow your mind :)

iamgopal Jan 29, 2019 View on HN

Flexbox almost do what you told it to. Try it. Previous generations were giving days of nightmare, but current flexbox + many utility libraries have reduced headache a ton.

wavelattice Jun 3, 2016 View on HN

What's the point of something like this is a world where flex box is a standard?