How can I send an inner to the bottom of its parent ?

Delving into precise child <div> positioning

Deploying Absolute Positioning: The vintage way

If you're a fan of the tried and tested, you might tinker with CSS Positioning. Here, our approach uses position: absolute; on the inner <div>, while setting position: relative; on the parent-making it the anchor point for the child bottom:

.parent-div {
  position: relative; /*Also known as the parent bird’s nest */
}

.inner-div {
  position: absolute; /* The obstinate child bird */
  bottom: 0;         /* The dive downwards */
  width: 100%;       /* Spread your wings across the nest */
}
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This method is pretty solid, but beware! There may be possible collision scenarios with other elements boasting absolute positioning. width: 100%; ensures your inner <div> has the whole width of its parent at its disposal to lounge leisurely.

Flexbox: The Modish Powerhouse

For advocates of crisp modernity and responsiveness, flex properties hold the reigns:

.parent-div {
  display: flex;            /* Making things flexible, like a lithe gymnast */
  flex-direction: column;   /* Building a totem column */
  min-height: 100vh;        /* Stretching out like a supermodel */
}

.inner-div {
  margin-top: auto;         /* Sneaky trick for sending divs to the bottom */
}
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With min-height: 100vh;, we're moulding the parent to gulp up at least the full viewport height. The margin-top: auto; rule casts a magical spell to bump the child down.

Catering to Dynamic Content

In a brave new world of dynamic content, securing elements at the bottom could be head-spinning.

• Steer clear of fixed heights: Let the container burgeon with content using min-height not height- because why hold back growth?
• Cloud clearing post-rain: When dealing with floats, assign clear: both; to the inner <div> to ensure smooth sailing.
• Shaking off content shifts: No matter how your content evolves, your positioning should stay unyielding, casting aside the need for constant fine-tuning.

The Charm of Visual Coding

Styling your parent and inner <div>s with pastel background colours helps you visualize the layout. Go granular with the class attribute to style specific <div>s, nailing debug and design refining.

<div class="parent-div" style="background: #f0f0f0;">
  <div class="inner-div" style="background: #ffcccb;">
    Bottom content
  </div>
</div>
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Ensuring Tactical Adaptability

Make sure that your <div> positioning strategy is agile enough to respond to different screen sizes and orientations. Periodic testing across devices and browsers is a must, alongside using Caniuse for CSS property verification.

Insurance against Advanced Scenarios

In a world of wild scenarios, when flex and absolute positioning falter, you might need other aces up your sleeves. Consider using display: table; and vertical-align: bottom; to zip across finish line or preferring display: inline-block; aligned within a parent controlled by text alignment.