Responsive Layout with Sidebar | CSS Programming Tutorial

Introduction

In this lab, we will be exploring the world of CSS programming. The main objective of this lab is to provide hands-on experience with creating a responsive layout with a sidebar. By the end of this lab, you will have a better understanding of how to use display: grid and minmax() properties to create an effective and visually appealing layout.

This is a Guided Lab, which provides step-by-step instructions to help you learn and practice. Follow the instructions carefully to complete each step and gain hands-on experience. Historical data shows that this is a beginner level lab with a 100% completion rate. It has received a 100% positive review rate from learners.

index.html and style.css have already been provided in the VM.

To create a responsive layout with a content area and a sidebar, use display: grid on the parent container, minmax() for the second column (sidebar) to allow it to take up between 150px and 20%, and 1fr for the first column (main content) to take up the rest of the remaining space. Here is an example HTML and CSS code:

<div class="container">
  <main>This element is 1fr large.</main>
  <aside>Min: 150px / Max: 20%</aside>
</div>

.container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(150px, 20%);
  height: 100px;
}

main,
aside {
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

main {
  background: #d4f2c4;
}

aside {
  background: #81cfd9;
}

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Summary

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