Tailwind / Css flexbox: limit height of child scrollable element based on small sibling
Presenting a css approach to crafting a vertically scrollable list, this method leverages the power of flexbox to seamlessly adapt to the space allocated by a neighboring element. Both a pure CSS rendition and a Tailwind CSS variation are at your disposal. Use Case: Our specific requirement called for the creation of a container featuring two distinct columns: The left-hand column needed to accommodate a chart area that could expand as needed. The right-hand column had to house a list that scrolled vertically and utilized the entire available height. Requirements: Our key requirements were as follows: The chart area should have the capacity to hold an canvas element. The scrollable list should adapt its height based on the chart area’s dimensions, displaying as many items as possible within that space while providing vertical scrolling when necessary. Challenges: We encountered a challenge when applying flexbox alongside the overflow: scroll property and renderin...