start grid impl

FlexLove.lua

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ local enums = {
   ---@enum TextAlign
   TextAlign = { START = "start", CENTER = "center", END = "end", JUSTIFY = "justify" },
   ---@enum Positioning
-  Positioning = { ABSOLUTE = "absolute", RELATIVE = "relative", FLEX = "flex" },
+  Positioning = { ABSOLUTE = "absolute", RELATIVE = "relative", FLEX = "flex", GRID = "grid" },
   ---@enum FlexDirection
   FlexDirection = { HORIZONTAL = "horizontal", VERTICAL = "vertical" },
   ---@enum JustifyContent
@@ -81,9 +81,38 @@ local enums = {
   },
   ---@enum FlexWrap
   FlexWrap = { NOWRAP = "nowrap", WRAP = "wrap", WRAP_REVERSE = "wrap-reverse" },
+  ---@enum GridAutoFlow
+  GridAutoFlow = { ROW = "row", COLUMN = "column", ROW_DENSE = "row dense", COLUMN_DENSE = "column dense" },
+  ---@enum JustifyItems
+  JustifyItems = {
+    STRETCH = "stretch",
+    START = "start",
+    END = "end",
+    CENTER = "center",
+  },
+  ---@enum AlignContent (Grid)
+  GridAlignContent = {
+    STRETCH = "stretch",
+    START = "start",
+    END = "end",
+    CENTER = "center",
+    SPACE_BETWEEN = "space-between",
+    SPACE_AROUND = "space-around",
+    SPACE_EVENLY = "space-evenly",
+  },
+  ---@enum JustifyContent (Grid)
+  GridJustifyContent = {
+    STRETCH = "stretch",
+    START = "start",
+    END = "end",
+    CENTER = "center",
+    SPACE_BETWEEN = "space-between",
+    SPACE_AROUND = "space-around",
+    SPACE_EVENLY = "space-evenly",
+  },
 }
 
-local Positioning, FlexDirection, JustifyContent, AlignContent, AlignItems, TextAlign, AlignSelf, JustifySelf, FlexWrap =
+local Positioning, FlexDirection, JustifyContent, AlignContent, AlignItems, TextAlign, AlignSelf, JustifySelf, FlexWrap, GridAutoFlow, JustifyItems, GridAlignContent, GridJustifyContent =
   enums.Positioning,
   enums.FlexDirection,
   enums.JustifyContent,
@@ -92,7 +121,11 @@ local Positioning, FlexDirection, JustifyContent, AlignContent, AlignItems, Text
   enums.TextAlign,
   enums.AlignSelf,
   enums.JustifySelf,
-  enums.FlexWrap
+  enums.FlexWrap,
+  enums.GridAutoFlow,
+  enums.JustifyItems,
+  enums.GridAlignContent,
+  enums.GridJustifyContent
 
 -- ====================
 -- Units System
@@ -243,6 +276,429 @@ function Units.resolveSpacing(spacingProps, parentWidth, parentHeight)
   return result
 end
 
+-- ====================
+-- Grid System
+-- ====================
+
+--- Grid track parsing and layout calculations
+local Grid = {}
+
+--- Parse a single track size value
+---@param trackSize string|number
+---@return table -- { type: "px"|"fr"|"%"|"auto"|"minmax"|"min-content"|"max-content", value: number?, min: number?, max: number? }
+function Grid.parseTrackSize(trackSize)
+  if type(trackSize) == "number" then
+    return { type = "px", value = trackSize }
+  end
+  
+  if type(trackSize) ~= "string" then
+    return { type = "auto" }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle auto
+  if trackSize == "auto" then
+    return { type = "auto" }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle min-content and max-content
+  if trackSize == "min-content" then
+    return { type = "min-content" }
+  end
+  
+  if trackSize == "max-content" then
+    return { type = "max-content" }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle fr units
+  local frValue = trackSize:match("^([%d%.]+)fr$")
+  if frValue then
+    return { type = "fr", value = tonumber(frValue) }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle percentage
+  local percentValue = trackSize:match("^([%d%.]+)%%$")
+  if percentValue then
+    return { type = "%", value = tonumber(percentValue) }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle pixel values
+  local pxValue = trackSize:match("^([%d%.]+)px$")
+  if pxValue then
+    return { type = "px", value = tonumber(pxValue) }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle minmax(min, max)
+  local minStr, maxStr = trackSize:match("^minmax%s*%(([^,]+),%s*([^)]+)%)$")
+  if minStr and maxStr then
+    local minTrack = Grid.parseTrackSize(minStr:match("^%s*(.-)%s*$"))
+    local maxTrack = Grid.parseTrackSize(maxStr:match("^%s*(.-)%s*$"))
+    return { type = "minmax", min = minTrack, max = maxTrack }
+  end
+  
+  -- Default to auto for unrecognized formats
+  return { type = "auto" }
+end
+
+--- Parse track list (e.g., "1fr 2fr 100px" or "repeat(3, 1fr)")
+---@param trackList string|table
+---@return table -- Array of parsed track sizes
+function Grid.parseTrackList(trackList)
+  if type(trackList) == "table" then
+    local result = {}
+    for _, track in ipairs(trackList) do
+      table.insert(result, Grid.parseTrackSize(track))
+    end
+    return result
+  end
+  
+  if type(trackList) ~= "string" then
+    return {}
+  end
+  
+  local tracks = {}
+  
+  -- Handle repeat() function
+  local repeatMatch = trackList:match("^repeat%s*%(([^)]+)%)$")
+  if repeatMatch then
+    local countStr, pattern = repeatMatch:match("^%s*(%d+)%s*,%s*(.+)%s*$")
+    if countStr and pattern then
+      local count = tonumber(countStr)
+      local repeatTracks = Grid.parseTrackList(pattern)
+      for i = 1, count do
+        for _, track in ipairs(repeatTracks) do
+          table.insert(tracks, track)
+        end
+      end
+      return tracks
+    end
+  end
+  
+  -- Split by whitespace and parse each track
+  for trackStr in trackList:gmatch("%S+") do
+    table.insert(tracks, Grid.parseTrackSize(trackStr))
+  end
+  
+  return tracks
+end
+
+--- Resolve track sizes to actual pixel values
+---@param tracks table -- Array of parsed track sizes
+---@param availableSize number -- Available space in pixels
+---@param gap number -- Gap between tracks
+---@return table -- Array of resolved pixel sizes
+function Grid.resolveTrackSizes(tracks, availableSize, gap)
+  if #tracks == 0 then
+    return {}
+  end
+  
+  -- Calculate total gap space
+  local totalGapSize = (#tracks - 1) * gap
+  local remainingSpace = availableSize - totalGapSize
+  
+  local resolvedSizes = {}
+  local frTracks = {}
+  local frTotal = 0
+  
+  -- First pass: resolve fixed sizes and collect fr tracks
+  for i, track in ipairs(tracks) do
+    if track.type == "px" then
+      resolvedSizes[i] = track.value
+      remainingSpace = remainingSpace - track.value
+    elseif track.type == "%" then
+      local size = (track.value / 100) * availableSize
+      resolvedSizes[i] = size
+      remainingSpace = remainingSpace - size
+    elseif track.type == "fr" then
+      table.insert(frTracks, i)
+      frTotal = frTotal + track.value
+    elseif track.type == "auto" or track.type == "min-content" or track.type == "max-content" then
+      -- For now, treat auto/min-content/max-content as equal distribution of remaining space
+      resolvedSizes[i] = 0 -- Will be calculated in second pass
+    elseif track.type == "minmax" then
+      -- Simplified: use max if available, otherwise min
+      -- This is a basic implementation - full minmax is complex
+      if track.max.type == "fr" then
+        table.insert(frTracks, i)
+        frTotal = frTotal + track.max.value
+      else
+        local maxSize = Grid.parseTrackSize(track.max)
+        if maxSize.type == "px" then
+          resolvedSizes[i] = maxSize.value
+          remainingSpace = remainingSpace - maxSize.value
+        else
+          resolvedSizes[i] = 0
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  -- Second pass: distribute remaining space to fr tracks
+  if frTotal > 0 and remainingSpace > 0 then
+    local frUnit = remainingSpace / frTotal
+    for _, i in ipairs(frTracks) do
+      local track = tracks[i]
+      if track.type == "fr" then
+        resolvedSizes[i] = track.value * frUnit
+      elseif track.type == "minmax" and track.max.type == "fr" then
+        resolvedSizes[i] = track.max.value * frUnit
+      end
+    end
+  else
+    -- No space left for fr tracks
+    for _, i in ipairs(frTracks) do
+      resolvedSizes[i] = 0
+    end
+  end
+  
+  -- Third pass: handle auto tracks (equal distribution of any remaining space)
+  local autoTracks = {}
+  for i, track in ipairs(tracks) do
+    if track.type == "auto" or track.type == "min-content" or track.type == "max-content" then
+      if resolvedSizes[i] == 0 then
+        table.insert(autoTracks, i)
+      end
+    end
+  end
+  
+  if #autoTracks > 0 then
+    local autoSize = math.max(0, remainingSpace / #autoTracks)
+    for _, i in ipairs(autoTracks) do
+      resolvedSizes[i] = autoSize
+    end
+  end
+  
+  return resolvedSizes
+end
+
+--- Parse grid line placement (e.g., "1", "2 / 4", "span 2")
+---@param placement string|number|nil
+---@return table -- { start: number?, end: number?, span: number? }
+function Grid.parsePlacement(placement)
+  if not placement then
+    return { start = nil, end_ = nil, span = nil }
+  end
+  
+  if type(placement) == "number" then
+    return { start = placement, end_ = nil, span = nil }
+  end
+  
+  if type(placement) ~= "string" then
+    return { start = nil, end_ = nil, span = nil }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle "span N" format
+  local spanValue = placement:match("^span%s+(%d+)$")
+  if spanValue then
+    return { start = nil, end_ = nil, span = tonumber(spanValue) }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle "start / end" format
+  local startStr, endStr = placement:match("^(%d+)%s*/%s*(%d+)$")
+  if startStr and endStr then
+    return { start = tonumber(startStr), end_ = tonumber(endStr), span = nil }
+  end
+  
+  -- Handle single number
+  local lineNum = tonumber(placement)
+  if lineNum then
+    return { start = lineNum, end_ = nil, span = nil }
+  end
+  
+  return { start = nil, end_ = nil, span = nil }
+end
+
+--- Calculate grid item placement
+---@param item Element
+---@param columnCount number
+---@param rowCount number
+---@param autoPlacementCursor {column: number, row: number}
+---@param gridAutoFlow string
+---@return table -- { columnStart: number, columnEnd: number, rowStart: number, rowEnd: number }
+function Grid.calculateItemPlacement(item, columnCount, rowCount, autoPlacementCursor, gridAutoFlow)
+  local columnPlacement = Grid.parsePlacement(item.gridColumn)
+  local rowPlacement = Grid.parsePlacement(item.gridRow)
+  
+  local columnStart, columnEnd, rowStart, rowEnd
+  
+  -- Determine column placement
+  if columnPlacement.start and columnPlacement.end_ then
+    columnStart = columnPlacement.start
+    columnEnd = columnPlacement.end_
+  elseif columnPlacement.start and columnPlacement.span then
+    columnStart = columnPlacement.start
+    columnEnd = columnStart + columnPlacement.span
+  elseif columnPlacement.start then
+    columnStart = columnPlacement.start
+    columnEnd = columnStart + 1
+  elseif columnPlacement.span then
+    -- Auto-place with span
+    columnStart = autoPlacementCursor.column
+    columnEnd = columnStart + columnPlacement.span
+  else
+    -- Auto-place
+    columnStart = autoPlacementCursor.column
+    columnEnd = columnStart + 1
+  end
+  
+  -- Determine row placement
+  if rowPlacement.start and rowPlacement.end_ then
+    rowStart = rowPlacement.start
+    rowEnd = rowPlacement.end_
+  elseif rowPlacement.start and rowPlacement.span then
+    rowStart = rowPlacement.start
+    rowEnd = rowStart + rowPlacement.span
+  elseif rowPlacement.start then
+    rowStart = rowPlacement.start
+    rowEnd = rowStart + 1
+  elseif rowPlacement.span then
+    -- Auto-place with span
+    rowStart = autoPlacementCursor.row
+    rowEnd = rowStart + rowPlacement.span
+  else
+    -- Auto-place
+    rowStart = autoPlacementCursor.row
+    rowEnd = rowStart + 1
+  end
+  
+  return {
+    columnStart = columnStart,
+    columnEnd = columnEnd,
+    rowStart = rowStart,
+    rowEnd = rowEnd,
+  }
+end
+
+--- Layout grid items within a grid container
+---@param element Element -- Grid container element
+function Grid.layoutGridItems(element)
+  if not element.gridTemplateColumns and not element.gridTemplateRows then
+    -- No grid template defined, fall back to single column/row
+    element.gridTemplateColumns = element.gridTemplateColumns or "1fr"
+    element.gridTemplateRows = element.gridTemplateRows or "auto"
+  end
+  
+  -- Parse track definitions
+  local columnTracks = Grid.parseTrackList(element.gridTemplateColumns or "1fr")
+  local rowTracks = Grid.parseTrackList(element.gridTemplateRows or "auto")
+  
+  -- Calculate available space
+  local availableWidth = element.width - element.padding.left - element.padding.right
+  local availableHeight = element.height - element.padding.top - element.padding.bottom
+  
+  -- Resolve track sizes
+  local columnGap = element.columnGap or 0
+  local rowGap = element.rowGap or 0
+  
+  local columnSizes = Grid.resolveTrackSizes(columnTracks, availableWidth, columnGap)
+  local rowSizes = Grid.resolveTrackSizes(rowTracks, availableHeight, rowGap)
+  
+  -- Calculate column and row positions
+  local columnPositions = {}
+  local rowPositions = {}
+  
+  local currentX = element.x + element.padding.left
+  for i, size in ipairs(columnSizes) do
+    columnPositions[i] = currentX
+    currentX = currentX + size + columnGap
+  end
+  columnPositions[#columnSizes + 1] = currentX - columnGap -- End position
+  
+  local currentY = element.y + element.padding.top
+  for i, size in ipairs(rowSizes) do
+    rowPositions[i] = currentY
+    currentY = currentY + size + rowGap
+  end
+  rowPositions[#rowSizes + 1] = currentY - rowGap -- End position
+  
+  -- Auto-placement cursor
+  local autoPlacementCursor = { column = 1, row = 1 }
+  local gridAutoFlow = element.gridAutoFlow or GridAutoFlow.ROW
+  
+  -- Place grid items
+  for _, child in ipairs(element.children) do
+    -- Skip explicitly absolute positioned children
+    if not (child.positioning == Positioning.ABSOLUTE and child._explicitlyAbsolute) then
+      local placement = Grid.calculateItemPlacement(
+        child,
+        #columnSizes,
+        #rowSizes,
+        autoPlacementCursor,
+        gridAutoFlow
+      )
+      
+      -- Ensure placement is within bounds, expand grid if necessary
+      local columnStart = math.max(1, math.min(placement.columnStart, #columnSizes + 1))
+      local columnEnd = math.max(columnStart + 1, math.min(placement.columnEnd, #columnSizes + 1))
+      local rowStart = math.max(1, math.min(placement.rowStart, #rowSizes + 1))
+      local rowEnd = math.max(rowStart + 1, math.min(placement.rowEnd, #rowSizes + 1))
+      
+      -- Calculate item position and size
+      local itemX = columnPositions[columnStart] or element.x
+      local itemY = rowPositions[rowStart] or element.y
+      local itemWidth = (columnPositions[columnEnd] or (element.x + element.width)) - itemX - columnGap
+      local itemHeight = (rowPositions[rowEnd] or (element.y + element.height)) - itemY - rowGap
+      
+      -- Apply alignment within grid cell
+      local effectiveJustifySelf = child.justifySelf or element.justifyItems or JustifyItems.STRETCH
+      local effectiveAlignSelf = child.alignSelf or element.alignItems or AlignItems.STRETCH
+      
+      -- Handle justifySelf (horizontal alignment)
+      if effectiveJustifySelf == JustifyItems.STRETCH or effectiveJustifySelf == "stretch" then
+        child.x = itemX + child.padding.left
+        child.width = itemWidth - child.padding.left - child.padding.right
+      elseif effectiveJustifySelf == JustifyItems.START or effectiveJustifySelf == "start" or effectiveJustifySelf == "flex-start" then
+        child.x = itemX + child.padding.left
+        -- Keep child's natural width
+      elseif effectiveJustifySelf == JustifyItems.END or effectiveJustifySelf == "end" or effectiveJustifySelf == "flex-end" then
+        child.x = itemX + itemWidth - child.width - child.padding.right
+      elseif effectiveJustifySelf == JustifyItems.CENTER or effectiveJustifySelf == "center" then
+        child.x = itemX + (itemWidth - child.width) / 2
+      else
+        -- Default to stretch
+        child.x = itemX + child.padding.left
+        child.width = itemWidth - child.padding.left - child.padding.right
+      end
+      
+      -- Handle alignSelf (vertical alignment)
+      if effectiveAlignSelf == AlignItems.STRETCH or effectiveAlignSelf == "stretch" then
+        child.y = itemY + child.padding.top
+        child.height = itemHeight - child.padding.top - child.padding.bottom
+      elseif effectiveAlignSelf == AlignItems.FLEX_START or effectiveAlignSelf == "flex-start" or effectiveAlignSelf == "start" then
+        child.y = itemY + child.padding.top
+        -- Keep child's natural height
+      elseif effectiveAlignSelf == AlignItems.FLEX_END or effectiveAlignSelf == "flex-end" or effectiveAlignSelf == "end" then
+        child.y = itemY + itemHeight - child.height - child.padding.bottom
+      elseif effectiveAlignSelf == AlignItems.CENTER or effectiveAlignSelf == "center" then
+        child.y = itemY + (itemHeight - child.height) / 2
+      else
+        -- Default to stretch
+        child.y = itemY + child.padding.top
+        child.height = itemHeight - child.padding.top - child.padding.bottom
+      end
+      
+      -- Update auto-placement cursor
+      if gridAutoFlow == GridAutoFlow.ROW or gridAutoFlow == "row" then
+        autoPlacementCursor.column = columnEnd
+        if autoPlacementCursor.column > #columnSizes then
+          autoPlacementCursor.column = 1
+          autoPlacementCursor.row = autoPlacementCursor.row + 1
+        end
+      elseif gridAutoFlow == GridAutoFlow.COLUMN or gridAutoFlow == "column" then
+        autoPlacementCursor.row = rowEnd
+        if autoPlacementCursor.row > #rowSizes then
+          autoPlacementCursor.row = 1
+          autoPlacementCursor.column = autoPlacementCursor.column + 1
+        end
+      end
+      
+      -- Layout child's children if it has any
+      if #child.children > 0 then
+        child:layoutChildren()
+      end
+    end
+  end
+end
+
 --- Top level GUI manager
 ---@class Gui
 ---@field topElements table<integer, Element>
@@ -516,6 +972,18 @@ end
 ---@field transition TransitionProps -- Transition settings for animations
 ---@field callback function? -- Callback function for click events
 ---@field units table -- Original unit specifications for responsive behavior
+---@field gridTemplateColumns string|table? -- Grid column track definitions
+---@field gridTemplateRows string|table? -- Grid row track definitions
+---@field gridAutoFlow GridAutoFlow? -- Grid auto-placement algorithm
+---@field gridAutoColumns string? -- Size of auto-generated columns
+---@field gridAutoRows string? -- Size of auto-generated rows
+---@field columnGap number|string? -- Gap between grid columns
+---@field rowGap number|string? -- Gap between grid rows
+---@field gridColumn string|number? -- Grid item column placement
+---@field gridRow string|number? -- Grid item row placement
+---@field gridArea string? -- Grid item named area placement
+---@field justifyItems JustifyItems? -- Default horizontal alignment for grid items
+---@field alignItems AlignItems? -- Default vertical alignment for grid items
 local Element = {}
 Element.__index = Element
 
@@ -555,6 +1023,17 @@ Element.__index = Element
 ---@field callback function? -- Callback function for click events
 ---@field transform table? -- Transform properties for animations and styling
 ---@field transition table? -- Transition settings for animations
+---@field gridTemplateColumns string|table? -- Grid column track definitions (e.g., "1fr 2fr 100px" or {"1fr", "2fr", "100px"})
+---@field gridTemplateRows string|table? -- Grid row track definitions
+---@field gridAutoFlow GridAutoFlow? -- Grid auto-placement algorithm (default: ROW)
+---@field gridAutoColumns string? -- Size of auto-generated columns (default: "auto")
+---@field gridAutoRows string? -- Size of auto-generated rows (default: "auto")
+---@field columnGap number|string? -- Gap between grid columns
+---@field rowGap number|string? -- Gap between grid rows
+---@field gridColumn string|number? -- Grid item column placement (e.g., "1", "2 / 4", "span 2")
+---@field gridRow string|number? -- Grid item row placement
+---@field gridArea string? -- Grid item named area placement
+---@field justifyItems JustifyItems? -- Default horizontal alignment for grid items
 local ElementProps = {}
 
 ---@param props ElementProps
@@ -1023,6 +1502,47 @@ function Element.new(props)
     self.justifySelf = props.justifySelf or JustifySelf.AUTO
   end
 
+  -- Grid container properties
+  if self.positioning == Positioning.GRID then
+    self.gridTemplateColumns = props.gridTemplateColumns
+    self.gridTemplateRows = props.gridTemplateRows
+    self.gridAutoFlow = props.gridAutoFlow or GridAutoFlow.ROW
+    self.gridAutoColumns = props.gridAutoColumns or "auto"
+    self.gridAutoRows = props.gridAutoRows or "auto"
+    self.justifyContent = props.justifyContent or GridJustifyContent.START
+    self.alignContent = props.alignContent or GridAlignContent.START
+    self.justifyItems = props.justifyItems or JustifyItems.STRETCH
+    self.alignItems = props.alignItems or AlignItems.STRETCH
+    
+    -- Handle columnGap and rowGap
+    if props.columnGap then
+      if type(props.columnGap) == "string" then
+        local value, unit = Units.parse(props.columnGap)
+        self.columnGap = Units.resolve(value, unit, viewportWidth, viewportHeight, self.width)
+      else
+        self.columnGap = props.columnGap
+      end
+    else
+      self.columnGap = 0
+    end
+    
+    if props.rowGap then
+      if type(props.rowGap) == "string" then
+        local value, unit = Units.parse(props.rowGap)
+        self.rowGap = Units.resolve(value, unit, viewportWidth, viewportHeight, self.height)
+      else
+        self.rowGap = props.rowGap
+      end
+    else
+      self.rowGap = 0
+    end
+  end
+
+  -- Grid item properties (can be set on any element that's a child of a grid)
+  self.gridColumn = props.gridColumn
+  self.gridRow = props.gridRow
+  self.gridArea = props.gridArea
+
   self.alignSelf = props.alignSelf or AlignSelf.AUTO
 
   ---animation
@@ -1047,9 +1567,9 @@ function Element:addChild(child)
   -- If child was created without explicit positioning, inherit from parent
   if child._originalPositioning == nil then
     -- No explicit positioning was set during construction
-    if self.positioning == Positioning.FLEX then
+    if self.positioning == Positioning.FLEX or self.positioning == Positioning.GRID then
-      child.positioning = Positioning.ABSOLUTE -- They are positioned BY flex, not AS flex
+      child.positioning = Positioning.ABSOLUTE -- They are positioned BY flex/grid, not AS flex/grid
-      child._explicitlyAbsolute = false -- Participate in parent's flex layout
+      child._explicitlyAbsolute = false -- Participate in parent's layout
     else
       child.positioning = Positioning.ABSOLUTE
       child._explicitlyAbsolute = false -- Default for absolute containers
@@ -1116,6 +1636,12 @@ function Element:layoutChildren()
     return
   end
 
+  -- Handle grid layout
+  if self.positioning == Positioning.GRID then
+    Grid.layoutGridItems(self)
+    return
+  end
+
   local childCount = #self.children
 
   if childCount == 0 then

examples/BasicGrid.lua

@@ -0,0 +1,226 @@
+-- Example demonstrating basic CSS Grid layout
+-- Shows how to create grid containers and position items
+
+package.path = package.path .. ";?.lua"
+require("testing/loveStub")
+local FlexLove = require("FlexLove")
+local Gui = FlexLove.GUI
+local Color = FlexLove.Color
+local enums = FlexLove.enums
+
+print("=== Basic Grid Layout Examples ===\n")
+
+-- Example 1: Simple 3-column grid
+print("1. Simple 3-Column Grid")
+print("   Grid with equal columns using fr units")
+
+local grid1 = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 600,
+  height = 400,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr 1fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "auto auto",
+  columnGap = 10,
+  rowGap = 10,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 20, vertical = 20 },
+})
+
+-- Add grid items
+for i = 1, 6 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = grid1,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+    background = Color.new(0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1),
+    text = "Item " .. i,
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+print("   Grid container: 600x400, 3 columns (1fr each), 2 rows (auto)")
+print("   Column gap: 10px, Row gap: 10px")
+print("   Items: 6 items auto-placed in grid\n")
+
+-- Example 2: Mixed column sizes
+print("2. Mixed Column Sizes")
+print("   Grid with different column widths")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local grid2 = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 800,
+  height = 300,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "200px 1fr 2fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px",
+  columnGap = 15,
+  rowGap = 15,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 20, vertical = 20 },
+})
+
+local labels = { "Sidebar", "Content", "Main", "Footer", "Info", "Extra" }
+for i = 1, 6 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = grid2,
+    background = Color.new(0.3, 0.6, 0.3, 1),
+    text = labels[i],
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+print("   Columns: 200px (fixed), 1fr, 2fr (flexible)")
+print("   The flexible columns share remaining space proportionally\n")
+
+-- Example 3: Explicit item placement
+print("3. Explicit Grid Item Placement")
+print("   Items placed at specific grid positions")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local grid3 = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 600,
+  height = 400,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr 1fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr 1fr",
+  columnGap = 10,
+  rowGap = 10,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 20, vertical = 20 },
+})
+
+-- Header spanning all columns
+Gui.new({
+  parent = grid3,
+  gridColumn = "1 / 4", -- Span from column 1 to 4 (all 3 columns)
+  gridRow = 1,
+  background = Color.new(0.8, 0.3, 0.3, 1),
+  text = "Header (spans all columns)",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+-- Sidebar spanning 2 rows
+Gui.new({
+  parent = grid3,
+  gridColumn = 1,
+  gridRow = "2 / 4", -- Span from row 2 to 4 (2 rows)
+  background = Color.new(0.3, 0.3, 0.8, 1),
+  text = "Sidebar",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+-- Main content area
+Gui.new({
+  parent = grid3,
+  gridColumn = "2 / 4", -- Span columns 2-3
+  gridRow = 2,
+  background = Color.new(0.3, 0.8, 0.3, 1),
+  text = "Main Content",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+-- Footer spanning columns 2-3
+Gui.new({
+  parent = grid3,
+  gridColumn = "2 / 4",
+  gridRow = 3,
+  background = Color.new(0.8, 0.8, 0.3, 1),
+  text = "Footer",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+print("   Header: spans columns 1-3, row 1")
+print("   Sidebar: column 1, spans rows 2-3")
+print("   Main: spans columns 2-3, row 2")
+print("   Footer: spans columns 2-3, row 3\n")
+
+-- Example 4: Using repeat() function
+print("4. Using repeat() Function")
+print("   Create multiple columns with repeat notation")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local grid4 = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 800,
+  height = 300,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "repeat(4, 1fr)", -- Creates 4 equal columns
+  gridTemplateRows = "repeat(2, 1fr)", -- Creates 2 equal rows
+  columnGap = 10,
+  rowGap = 10,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 20, vertical = 20 },
+})
+
+for i = 1, 8 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = grid4,
+    background = Color.new(0.5, 0.3, 0.7, 1),
+    text = "Box " .. i,
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+print("   gridTemplateColumns: repeat(4, 1fr)")
+print("   gridTemplateRows: repeat(2, 1fr)")
+print("   Creates a 4x2 grid with 8 equal cells\n")
+
+-- Example 5: Percentage-based grid
+print("5. Percentage-Based Grid")
+print("   Using percentage units for columns")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local grid5 = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 600,
+  height = 200,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "25% 50% 25%",
+  gridTemplateRows = "100%",
+  columnGap = 0,
+  rowGap = 0,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+})
+
+local colors = {
+  Color.new(0.8, 0.2, 0.2, 1),
+  Color.new(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
+  Color.new(0.2, 0.2, 0.8, 1),
+}
+
+for i = 1, 3 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = grid5,
+    background = colors[i],
+    text = (i == 1 and "25%" or i == 2 and "50%" or "25%"),
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+print("   Columns: 25%, 50%, 25%")
+print("   Perfect for layouts with specific proportions\n")
+
+print("=== Summary ===")
+print("• Set positioning = Positioning.GRID to create a grid container")
+print("• Use gridTemplateColumns and gridTemplateRows to define track sizes")
+print("• Supported units: px, %, fr, auto, repeat()")
+print("• Use columnGap and rowGap for spacing between tracks")
+print("• Use gridColumn and gridRow on children for explicit placement")
+print("• Use 'start / end' syntax to span multiple tracks")
+print("• Items auto-place if no explicit position is set")

examples/ResponsiveGrid.lua

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+-- Example demonstrating responsive grid layouts with viewport units
+-- Shows how grids adapt to different screen sizes
+
+package.path = package.path .. ";?.lua"
+require("testing/loveStub")
+local FlexLove = require("FlexLove")
+local Gui = FlexLove.GUI
+local Color = FlexLove.Color
+local enums = FlexLove.enums
+
+print("=== Responsive Grid Layout Examples ===\n")
+
+-- Example 1: Dashboard layout with responsive grid
+print("1. Dashboard Layout")
+print("   Responsive grid using viewport units")
+
+local dashboard = Gui.new({
+  x = 0,
+  y = 0,
+  width = "100vw",
+  height = "100vh",
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "200px 1fr 1fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "60px 1fr 1fr 80px",
+  columnGap = 10,
+  rowGap = 10,
+  background = Color.new(0.95, 0.95, 0.95, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 10, vertical = 10 },
+})
+
+-- Header (spans all columns)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = "1 / 4",
+  gridRow = 1,
+  background = Color.new(0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1),
+  text = "Dashboard Header",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  textSize = 24,
+})
+
+-- Sidebar (spans rows 2-3)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = 1,
+  gridRow = "2 / 4",
+  background = Color.new(0.3, 0.3, 0.4, 1),
+  text = "Navigation",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+-- Main content area (top)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = "2 / 4",
+  gridRow = 2,
+  background = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  text = "Main Content",
+  textColor = Color.new(0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  border = { top = true, right = true, bottom = true, left = true },
+  borderColor = Color.new(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 1),
+})
+
+-- Stats section (bottom left)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = 2,
+  gridRow = 3,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.95, 1, 1),
+  text = "Statistics",
+  textColor = Color.new(0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  border = { top = true, right = true, bottom = true, left = true },
+  borderColor = Color.new(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 1),
+})
+
+-- Activity feed (bottom right)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = 3,
+  gridRow = 3,
+  background = Color.new(1, 0.95, 0.9, 1),
+  text = "Activity Feed",
+  textColor = Color.new(0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  border = { top = true, right = true, bottom = true, left = true },
+  borderColor = Color.new(0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 1),
+})
+
+-- Footer (spans all columns)
+Gui.new({
+  parent = dashboard,
+  gridColumn = "1 / 4",
+  gridRow = 4,
+  background = Color.new(0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1),
+  text = "Footer - Copyright 2025",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+print("   Layout structure:")
+print("   - Header: Full width, 60px height")
+print("   - Sidebar: 200px wide, spans content rows")
+print("   - Main content: Flexible width, top content area")
+print("   - Stats & Activity: Split remaining space")
+print("   - Footer: Full width, 80px height\n")
+
+-- Example 2: Card grid with auto-flow
+print("2. Card Grid with Auto-Flow")
+print("   Grid that automatically places items")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local cardGrid = Gui.new({
+  x = "5vw",
+  y = "5vh",
+  width = "90vw",
+  height = "90vh",
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "repeat(3, 1fr)",
+  gridTemplateRows = "auto",
+  gridAutoRows = "200px",
+  gridAutoFlow = enums.GridAutoFlow.ROW,
+  columnGap = 20,
+  rowGap = 20,
+  background = Color.new(0.9, 0.9, 0.9, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 20, vertical = 20 },
+})
+
+local cardColors = {
+  Color.new(0.8, 0.3, 0.3, 1),
+  Color.new(0.3, 0.8, 0.3, 1),
+  Color.new(0.3, 0.3, 0.8, 1),
+  Color.new(0.8, 0.8, 0.3, 1),
+  Color.new(0.8, 0.3, 0.8, 1),
+  Color.new(0.3, 0.8, 0.8, 1),
+}
+
+for i = 1, 9 do
+  local colorIndex = ((i - 1) % #cardColors) + 1
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = cardGrid,
+    background = cardColors[colorIndex],
+    text = "Card " .. i,
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+    textSize = 20,
+  })
+end
+
+print("   9 cards in a 3-column grid")
+print("   Auto-flow: ROW (fills rows first)")
+print("   Auto-generated rows: 200px each\n")
+
+-- Example 3: Nested grids
+print("3. Nested Grid Layout")
+print("   Grid containers within grid items")
+
+Gui.destroy()
+local outerGrid = Gui.new({
+  x = 50,
+  y = 50,
+  width = 700,
+  height = 500,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 2fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+  columnGap = 15,
+  rowGap = 15,
+  background = Color.new(0.85, 0.85, 0.85, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 15, vertical = 15 },
+})
+
+-- Top-left: Simple item
+Gui.new({
+  parent = outerGrid,
+  background = Color.new(0.5, 0.3, 0.7, 1),
+  text = "Simple Item",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+-- Top-right: Nested grid
+local nestedGrid1 = Gui.new({
+  parent = outerGrid,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr",
+  gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+  columnGap = 5,
+  rowGap = 5,
+  background = Color.new(0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 5, vertical = 5 },
+})
+
+for i = 1, 4 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = nestedGrid1,
+    background = Color.new(0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1),
+    text = "A" .. i,
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+-- Bottom-left: Another nested grid
+local nestedGrid2 = Gui.new({
+  parent = outerGrid,
+  positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+  gridTemplateColumns = "repeat(3, 1fr)",
+  gridTemplateRows = "1fr",
+  columnGap = 5,
+  rowGap = 5,
+  background = Color.new(0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 1),
+  padding = { horizontal = 5, vertical = 5 },
+})
+
+for i = 1, 3 do
+  Gui.new({
+    parent = nestedGrid2,
+    background = Color.new(0.9, 0.6, 0.3, 1),
+    text = "B" .. i,
+    textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+    textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+  })
+end
+
+-- Bottom-right: Simple item
+Gui.new({
+  parent = outerGrid,
+  background = Color.new(0.3, 0.7, 0.5, 1),
+  text = "Another Item",
+  textColor = Color.new(1, 1, 1, 1),
+  textAlign = enums.TextAlign.CENTER,
+})
+
+print("   Outer grid: 2x2 layout")
+print("   Top-right cell: 2x2 nested grid")
+print("   Bottom-left cell: 1x3 nested grid")
+print("   Other cells: Simple items\n")
+
+print("=== Summary ===")
+print("• Grids work with viewport units (vw, vh) for responsive layouts")
+print("• Use gridAutoFlow to control automatic item placement")
+print("• gridAutoRows/gridAutoColumns define sizes for auto-generated tracks")
+print("• Grids can be nested within grid items")
+print("• Combine fixed (px) and flexible (fr) units for hybrid layouts")
+print("• Use gaps to create visual separation between grid items")

testing/__tests__/15_grid_layout_tests.lua

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+-- Grid Layout Tests
+-- Tests for CSS Grid layout functionality
+
+package.path = package.path .. ";?.lua"
+
+local lu = require("testing/luaunit")
+require("testing/loveStub") -- Required to mock LOVE functions
+local FlexLove = require("FlexLove")
+local Gui = FlexLove.GUI
+local Color = FlexLove.Color
+local enums = FlexLove.enums
+
+TestGridLayout = {}
+
+function TestGridLayout:setUp()
+  -- Reset GUI before each test
+  Gui.destroy()
+  Gui.init({})
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:tearDown()
+  Gui.destroy()
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Track Parsing Tests (via grid behavior)
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_grid_accepts_various_track_formats()
+  -- Test that grid accepts various track size formats without errors
+  local grid1 = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 600,
+    height = 400,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 2fr 50%",
+    gridTemplateRows = "auto 1fr",
+  })
+  lu.assertNotNil(grid1)
+
+  local grid2 = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 600,
+    height = 400,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "repeat(3, 1fr)",
+    gridTemplateRows = "repeat(2, 100px)",
+  })
+  lu.assertNotNil(grid2)
+
+  Gui.destroy()
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Basic Grid Layout Tests
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_simple_grid_creation()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 600,
+    height = 400,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr 1fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+  })
+
+  lu.assertEquals(grid.positioning, enums.Positioning.GRID)
+  lu.assertEquals(grid.gridTemplateColumns, "1fr 1fr 1fr")
+  lu.assertEquals(grid.gridTemplateRows, "1fr 1fr")
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_grid_with_gaps()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 600,
+    height = 400,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+    columnGap = 10,
+    rowGap = 20,
+  })
+
+  lu.assertEquals(grid.columnGap, 10)
+  lu.assertEquals(grid.rowGap, 20)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_grid_auto_placement()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 100px 100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  -- Add 6 items that should auto-place in a 3x2 grid
+  local items = {}
+  for i = 1, 6 do
+    items[i] = Gui.new({
+      parent = grid,
+      width = 50,
+      height = 50,
+    })
+  end
+
+  -- Check first item (top-left)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[1].x, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[1].y, 0, 1)
+
+  -- Check second item (top-middle)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[2].x, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[2].y, 0, 1)
+
+  -- Check fourth item (bottom-left)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[4].x, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(items[4].y, 100, 1)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_grid_explicit_placement()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 100px 100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  -- Place item at column 2, row 2
+  local item = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = 2,
+    gridRow = 2,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- Should be at position (100, 100)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.x, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.y, 100, 1)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_grid_spanning()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 100px 100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  -- Item spanning columns 1-3
+  local item = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = "1 / 4",
+    gridRow = 1,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- Should start at x=0 and span 300px (3 columns)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.x, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.width, 300, 1)
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Track Sizing Tests
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_fr_unit_distribution()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 2fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item1 = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = 1,
+    gridRow = 1,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  local item2 = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = 2,
+    gridRow = 1,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- First column should be 100px (1fr), second should be 200px (2fr)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.x, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.x, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.width, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.width, 200, 1)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_mixed_units()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 400,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 1fr 2fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item1 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item2 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 2, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item3 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 3, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+
+  -- First column: 100px (fixed)
+  -- Remaining 300px divided as 1fr (100px) and 2fr (200px)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.width, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.width, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item3.width, 200, 1)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_percentage_columns()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 400,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "25% 50% 25%",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item1 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item2 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 2, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item3 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 3, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.width, 100, 1) -- 25% of 400
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.width, 200, 1) -- 50% of 400
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item3.width, 100, 1) -- 25% of 400
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Alignment Tests
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_justify_items_stretch()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 100px 100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px",
+    justifyItems = enums.JustifyItems.STRETCH,
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = 1,
+    gridRow = 1,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- Item should stretch to fill cell width
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.width, 100, 1)
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_align_items_stretch()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 300,
+    height = 200,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px",
+    alignItems = enums.AlignItems.STRETCH,
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item = Gui.new({
+    parent = grid,
+    gridColumn = 1,
+    gridRow = 1,
+    width = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- Item should stretch to fill cell height
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item.height, 100, 1)
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Gap Tests
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_column_gap()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 320,
+    height = 100,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px 100px 100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px",
+    columnGap = 10,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item1 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item2 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 2, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item3 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 3, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.x, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.x, 110, 1) -- 100 + 10 gap
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item3.x, 220, 1) -- 100 + 10 + 100 + 10
+end
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_row_gap()
+  local grid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 100,
+    height = 320,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "100px",
+    gridTemplateRows = "100px 100px 100px",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 10,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local item1 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 1, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item2 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 2, width = 50, height = 50 })
+  local item3 = Gui.new({ parent = grid, gridColumn = 1, gridRow = 3, width = 50, height = 50 })
+
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item1.y, 0, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item2.y, 110, 1) -- 100 + 10 gap
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(item3.y, 220, 1) -- 100 + 10 + 100 + 10
+end
+
+-- ====================
+-- Nested Grid Tests
+-- ====================
+
+function TestGridLayout:test_nested_grids()
+  local outerGrid = Gui.new({
+    x = 0,
+    y = 0,
+    width = 400,
+    height = 400,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local innerGrid = Gui.new({
+    parent = outerGrid,
+    gridColumn = 1,
+    gridRow = 1,
+    positioning = enums.Positioning.GRID,
+    gridTemplateColumns = "1fr 1fr",
+    gridTemplateRows = "1fr 1fr",
+    columnGap = 0,
+    rowGap = 0,
+    padding = { horizontal = 0, vertical = 0 },
+  })
+
+  local innerItem = Gui.new({
+    parent = innerGrid,
+    gridColumn = 2,
+    gridRow = 2,
+    width = 50,
+    height = 50,
+  })
+
+  -- Inner grid should be in top-left quadrant (200x200)
+  -- Inner item should be in bottom-right of that (at 100, 100 relative to inner grid)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(innerItem.x, 100, 1)
+  lu.assertAlmostEquals(innerItem.y, 100, 1)
+end
+
+print("Running Grid Layout Tests...")
+os.exit(lu.LuaUnit.run())

testing/runAll.lua

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ local testFiles = {
   "testing/__tests__/12_units_system_tests.lua",
   "testing/__tests__/13_relative_positioning_tests.lua",
   "testing/__tests__/14_text_scaling_basic_tests.lua",
+  "testing/__tests__/15_grid_layout_tests.lua",
 }
 
 -- testingun all tests, but don't exit on error