In this course, we’ll get to know the Bootstrap layout framework. It makes it possible to create adaptive websites and web applications quickly. Introduced within Twitter in 2011, it quickly gained popularity among developers of other applications and sites. As it evolved, Bootstrap brought many techniques and components that companies use today.
Bootstrap uses:
- Components — a set of ready-made blocks we can use in projects. These can be custom messages, menus, cards, and so on. The components use a neutral, out-of-the-box design that allows you to start using them within projects
- Utilities — a set of classes for specifying CSS styles. These classes are similar in concept to Atomic CSS
- One of Bootstrap’s key benefits is the grid. This ready-made grid helps to line up the blocks on the page when using Bootstrap
The course will cover:
- Connecting Bootstrap to a project
- Using the grid
- Working with text, tables, and forms
- Creating an adaptive page
- The structure of components and utilities
Practice
Many of the lessons in this course will include a practice section with a web view. It’s a good idea to do more than the bare minimum. Once you’ve completed the task, try experimenting with the code and the features you’ve learned.
During the course, you’ll come across independent assignments. If necessary, you can use the tasks to practice. They’ll also have code examples for you to look at or study.
Documentation
The Bootstrap framework has some of the best documentation of its kind. You can use it to explore in detail all possible components and utilities. The documentation is updated quickly with each new version of the framework. We recommend keeping it with you at all times.
GitHub
As well as the documentation, we can find Bootstrap on GitHub. The framework is open to users. There are many functions and mixins that you can use to create your components.
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