Flexbox Sizing: flex-grow, flex-shrink, and flex-basis Explained

The three flex sizing properties — flex-grow , flex-shrink , and flex-basis — are almost always written together as the flex shorthand. They&rsquo;re also almost always misunderstood individually. When a flex item behaves unexpectedly, the cause is usually a misread of how these three properties interact. This article explains each one precisely, then shows how they work together. What Free Space…