How to Use Spacegrid for Responsive Grid Layouts

Oct 14, 2023 | Programming

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Creating responsive layouts can sometimes feel like puzzling over a complicated jigsaw. Enter Spacegrid – a basic, responsive grid layout system designed to simplify your development journey with ease and elegance.

Setup Your Project

To integrate Spacegrid into your project, you can download either the spacegrid.min.css or spacegrid.css file. Linking this CSS file will set the stage for your responsive grid adventure!

Example HTML to Link CSS

<html>
  <head>
    <!-- for the @media queries to function -->
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
    <!-- include the space-grid css -->
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="path_to_space-grid/css/spacegrid.min.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    ...
  </body>
</html>

Quick Installation

To get Spacegrid up and running, you can use various package managers:

1. Install with NPM

Execute the following command in your terminal:

$ npm install spacegrid

Include it in your page’s head section:

<script src="path_to_node_modules/spacegrid/build/bundle.js"></script>

2. Install with Bower

Run this command:

$ bower install spacegrid

And add this line to your head section:

<link href="path_to_bower_components/spacegrid/spacegrid.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">

3. Install Using Ruby Gem

Add this to your Gemfile:

gem 'spacegrid'

Then execute this command:

$ bundle

Or install directly with:

$ gem install spacegrid

Finally, add it to your application.css file:

*= require spacegrid

Creating Layouts with Spacegrid

Now, let’s get our hands dirty! Here are some examples to get you started:

Full Width:

This is 100% width
Three Columns:

This is 33.3% width

This is 33.3% width

This is 33.3% width
Two Columns:

This is 50% width

This is 50% width
Four Columns:

This is 25% width

This is 25% width

This is 25% width

This is 25% width

Flexibility at Your Fingertips

Spacegrid shines with added flexibility: from 25% and 40% widths, to 75% and beyond. Here’s how you can mix and match:

<div class="row">
  <div class="space-3">This is 33.3% width</div>
  <div class="space-66">This is 66.6% width</div>
</div>

Compatibility

Spacegrid is built with CSS3 media queries, ensuring compatibility with most modern browsers. You can check the compatibility here.

Contributing to Spacegrid

If you’d like to lend a hand, Spacegrid is maintained by @JonathanSpeek. You can find the Contribution Guide for more information.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you run into any issues while using Spacegrid, consider these troubleshooting ideas:

Ensure that the path to your CSS file is correct.
Check if your browser is up-to-date to ensure compatibility.
Look for typos in your HTML structure.
Refer to the documentation for specific issues related to installations.

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