Stop Your Griddin' and Drop Your Lintin' - CSS Grid for the Masses

By Benjamin Bykowski

Elevator Pitch

CSS Grid isn’t just a novelty, it’s a watershed moment for how layout is handled on the web. From the practicality for prototyping to the amazing story behind its creation, not only will we explore CSS grid, we’ll demonstrate how practical it is to use right now in your apps and websites today.

Description

CSS Grid made a huge splash in 2017. If you haven’t checked it out (or even if you have), you might think using it for your next website or app won’t be practical for years right? WRONG! CSS Grid was one of the fastest adopted specs by major browsers ever, with support for Microsoft Edge coming in October of last year. We’ll take a look at the amazing story of how we got CSS Grid and the power it brings to modern websites. Still reaching for a CSS framework to start your prototype? smacks hand See how you can quickly prototype with implicit rows and template areas. We’ll build layouts, explore positioning, and see how it stacks up to FlexBox. We’ll even talk about how to support legacy cough IE cough and other browsers. CSS Grid is here to stay, so come get to know our new front end friend.

As always attendees of the talk will have a chance and prizes and giveaways, just join the conversation!

Notes

CSS Grid has already established itself as a major force for change in web development. This talk aims to galvanize these efforts by leveling the playing field, showing that the future is now. This session will remove the fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding CSS Grid, promoting adoption and continuing the momentum today in a practical and realistic way. A follow-along git repository will be available here: https://github.com/SiriusBits/CSSgrid-for-all/