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Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points
Posted by Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points

Grid Framework or Homemade Grid?

Hi, does anyone have any advice or a rule of thumb for when it may be best to use your own simple grid like Guil created or to use a framework like http://susy.oddbird.net/ ?

Before I watched the videos I always thought creating my own grid system would be too complicated and I've used Bootstrap before but for some things it seemed to be overkill. Foundation and Susy I haven't gotten around to trying yet.

I guess I'm just wondering because using your own seems so simple after watching this but on larger or more complicated projects maybe there are pitfalls that come with it as well...

Thanks!

2 Answers

jessenagelberg
jessenagelberg
11,304 Points
jessenagelberg
jessenagelberg
11,304 Points

Homemade freshly baked cookies or store bought?

Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points
Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points

Idk are we talking chocolate chip or.....

James Kim
James Kim
8,475 Points
James Kim
James Kim
8,475 Points

I recommend try making your own grid system and after you feel comfortable you should check into bootstrap or foundation which makes your website fully responsive and mobile view friendly as well.

Hope that helps!.

Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points
Nikia Shaw
Nikia Shaw
4,266 Points

That sounds like a good approach James - thanks for the input!