Masonry: Things You Won’t Need A Library For Anymore

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CSS Grid can now handle masonry layouts without needing a library

intermediate Published 2 Dec 2025

Action Steps

Learn the basics of CSS Grid
Understand how to create masonry layouts using CSS Grid
Experiment with different layout configurations using CSS Grid

Who Needs to Know This

Frontend developers and designers can benefit from this new capability, making it easier to create complex layouts without relying on external libraries

Key Insight

💡 CSS Grid has evolved to handle complex masonry layouts, reducing the need for external libraries