CSS
Fluid Image Gallery with Auto-Fit and Aspect Ratio
Create a responsive image gallery or grid that automatically adjusts column count based on available space using `grid-auto-fit`, ensuring images maintain a consistent aspect ratio with `aspect-ratio`.
.gallery-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
gap: 1rem;
padding: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
overflow: hidden;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.gallery-item img {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
display: block;
}
/* HTML Structure for context:
<div class="gallery-container">
<div class="gallery-item"><img src="image1.jpg" alt="Description"></div>
<div class="gallery-item"><img src="image2.jpg" alt="Description"></div>
...
</div>
*/
How it works: This CSS creates a responsive grid layout using `grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr))`. `auto-fit` allows columns to dynamically fill the available space, while `minmax(180px, 1fr)` ensures items are at least 180px wide and grow to take equal space. The `aspect-ratio: 16 / 9` on the `img` tag guarantees all images maintain a consistent 16:9 aspect ratio, preventing layout shifts and improving visual consistency in the gallery.