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Comprehensive Guide to Bootstrap Framework

Aug 3, 2024

Bootstrap Crash Course Notes

Introduction to Bootstrap

  • Bootstrap is the most popular CSS framework for creating responsive websites.
  • The course is taught by David, co-founder of MDBootstrap, which integrates Material Design with Bootstrap.
  • MDBootstrap has been using Bootstrap since version 3 and currently utilizes Bootstrap 5.

Course Content Overview

  • Topics Covered:
    • Overview of Bootstrap
    • Installation and setup methods
    • Bootstrap grid system
    • Using various components
    • Building a webpage from scratch

Bootstrap Popularity and Usage Statistics

  • Bootstrap usage in top websites:
    • 2013: 1.6% of top million sites
    • 2016: 15%
    • 2018: 18%
    • Present: Over 20% of sites
  • Bootstrap has a 72% market share among framework users.

Advantages of Using Bootstrap

  • Increased Development Speed: Built-in components save time.
  • Responsiveness: Bootstrap's grid system makes creating responsive layouts easy.
  • Consistency: Reusable code across projects reduces repetition.
  • Browser Compatibility: Handles browser inconsistencies.
  • Large Community Support: Active forums and resources for help.
  • Customization: Easily tweak Bootstrap to fit your needs.

Installation of Bootstrap

Methods of Installation

  1. Download:
    • Go to getbootstrap.com and download compiled CSS and JS.
  2. CDN:
    • Use CDN links in your HTML.
  3. NPM:
    • Use npm to install Bootstrap for project dependencies.

Setting Up Bootstrap in Projects

  • For HTML files:
    • Link Bootstrap CSS in the <head> section.
    • Link Bootstrap JS before the closing </body> tag.
    • Include Popper.js if using Bootstrap JS components that require it.

Bootstrap Grid System

  • The grid system is fundamental for creating responsive layouts:
    • Consists of rows and columns.
    • Utilizes breakpoints (XS, SM, MD, LG, XL) to adjust layouts depending on screen size.
  • Example of grid usage:
    • Columns can be divided into 12 units, allowing flexible arrangements.

Common Bootstrap Components

Buttons

  • Various button styles (primary, secondary, success, danger, etc.)
  • Button sizes: large, small, etc.
  • Disabled state for buttons.

Cards

  • Cards are flexible content containers.
  • Can include images, titles, and footer sections.
  • Easy to create groups of cards for cohesive layouts.

Forms

  • Bootstrap provides styles for forms including:
    • Input fields, labels, selects, text areas.
    • Floating labels for better UI.
    • Validation options for feedback.

Navbars

  • Responsive navigation bars that collapse on smaller screens.
  • Can include brand logos, links, and dropdowns.

Alerts and Toasts

  • Alerts are used for notifications and can be dismissible.
  • Toasts are smaller notifications that appear temporarily.

Publishing the Project

  • After creating the webpage, navigate to the project directory in the command line.
  • Use MDB publish to deploy the project easily.
  • Option to use NPM or Yarn for management.

Conclusion

  • Bootstrap simplifies web development with a robust set of tools and components.
  • Understanding Bootstrap allows for quick prototyping and building of responsive websites.

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