how to get div's to sit side by side flex box code example

Example 1: flex align children to side

flex-direction: column;
align-items: flex-start; //left
align-items: center; //center
align-items: flex-end; //right

Example 2: display two divs side by side flexbox

.grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-gap: 20px;
}