PDF Layout Rendering in Laravel
In one project, I needed to generate PDFs from blade using Dompdf in Laravel. The challenge was that modern CSS layouts like Flexbox or Grid were not supported.
Challenge
Section titled “Challenge”- Dompdf has limited CSS support (no Flex/Grid).
- Required accurate layout for reports and documents.
Solution
Section titled “Solution”- Converted layouts to legacy CSS techniques (floats, tables, absolute positioning).
- Tested multiple browsers to ensure consistency in PDF output.
- Optimized the CSS to maintain readability and layout fidelity.
Outcome
Section titled “Outcome”- Generated consistent and professional-looking PDFs across browsers.
- Gained experience working with CSS limitations and understanding rendering quirks.
Tech Stack
Section titled “Tech Stack”- Laravel, Dompdf
- HTML/CSS (legacy)