CSS in VS Code

CSS Grid

Learn to create two-dimensional layouts and organise rows and columns cleanly in this beginner-friendly Visual Studio Code lesson.

Learning outcomes

Explain how to create two-dimensional layouts.
Complete the guided activity safely.
Check that you can organise rows and columns cleanly.

Before you begin

Use a non-sensitive practice folder, inspect unfamiliar code before trusting it, and never place passwords, tokens or private information in project files.

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Step-by-step instructions

Open the intended practice workspace in Visual Studio Code and confirm its folder name and Workspace Trust state.
Build a responsive card grid.
Save the relevant files and review the Problems panel, terminal, Source Control view or browser preview as appropriate.
Check filenames, relative paths, console messages, keyboard use, mobile layout and privacy before continuing.
Confirm that you can organise rows and columns cleanly, then create a clear commit, backup or saved checkpoint.

Ian's practical tip: Work in one named project folder, preview after small changes, read the actual error message and keep a recoverable version before broad edits.

Practical activity

Build a responsive card grid. The expected result is to organise rows and columns cleanly.

Completion checklist

I used the intended safe practice workspace. I completed, saved and reviewed the activity. I checked errors, paths, browser behaviour and the saved result.