Making Zigzag CSS Layouts With a Grid + Transform Trick

This article demonstrates how to build a cascading zigzag layout using CSS Grid and transforms.

• •A two-column CSS Grid establishes the layout foundation
• •Transform percentages reference the element's own height, making translateY(50%) move items by half their height
• •The row gap must be included in calculations: calc(50% + var(--gap) / 2)
• •Transforms are visual-only, so padding-bottom is needed to prevent overflow
• •DOM order remains intact, preserving accessibility and screen reader compatibility

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