I encountered a perplexing issue with the flexbox layout that I can't wrap my head around. In my scenario, I have two columns - one with a fixed width and `flex-shrink: 0`, and the other with `flex-shrink: 1`, `flex-grow: 1`, and a child element that has `width: 100%`, `white-space: nowrap`, and `overflow-x: scroll` properties.
My expectation was for the left column to occupy the remaining space and allow overflow scrolling within its child element. However, what actually happens is that the content in the left column pushes the right column out of view.
You can view an example here: https://codepen.io/benlorantfy/pen/oNXKXOe
I am seeking an explanation for this behavior and any potential solutions to rectify it.
.flex-parent {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
}
.flex-child-1 {
background-color: red;
height: 200px;
flex-grow: 1;
flex-shrink: 1;
}
.nowrap-el {
white-space: nowrap;
width: 100%;
overflow-x: scroll;
background-color: grey;
}
.flex-child-2 {
background-color: lightblue;
height: 200px;
width: 400px;
flex-shrink: 0;
}<div class="flex-parent">
<div class="flex-child-1">
<div class="nowrap-el">
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</div>
</div>
<div class="flex-child-2">This should not be shoved off screen</div>
</div>