HTML Layout Elements

HTML layout elements are tags that are used to structure the content of a webpage, defining various sections and their relationships. These elements help organize and arrange different parts of a webpage, making it visually appealing and easy to navigate. Here are some key HTML layout elements:

• <header> - Defines a header for a document or a section
• <nav> - Defines a set of navigation links
• <section> - Defines a section in a document
• <article> - Defines an independent, self-contained content
• <aside> - Defines content aside from the content (like a sidebar)
• <footer> - Defines a footer for a document or a section
• <details> - Defines additional details that the user can open and close on
• <summary> - Defines a heading for the <details> lelement

HTML Layout Techniques

There are four different techniques to create multicolumn layouts. Each technique has its pros and cons:

• CSS framework
• CSS float property
• CSS flexbox
• CSS grid

CSS Float Layout

The CSS float property is used to create a float-based layout in web development. When an element is floated, it is taken out of the normal document flow and moved to one side (left or right) until it encounters the outer edge of its containing element or another floated element.

CSS Flexbox Layout

CSS Flexbox (Flexible Box Layout) is a layout model that allows the design of complex layouts more efficiently and with less code than traditional models. Flexbox provides a way to distribute space and align items in a container, even when the size of the items is unknown or dynamic. It is particularly well-suited for one-dimensional layouts, such as navigation menus, lists, and responsive design.

CSS Grid Layout

The CSS Grid Layout Module offers a grid-based layout system, with rows and columns, making it easier to design web pages without having to use floats and positioning.