Bootstrap is a free and open source front end development framework for the creation of
websites and web apps.In computers, the word bootstrap means to boot: to load a program into
a computer using a much smaller initial program to load in the desired program (which is
usually an operating system).
What is the use of Bootstrap?
Bootstrap is an HTML, CSS & JS Library that focuses on simplifying the development of
informative web pages (as opposed to web apps).Bootstrap is the most popular CSS Framework
for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.The primary purpose of adding it to a
web project is to apply Bootstrap's choices of color, size, font and layout to that
project.With Bootstrap we can do work easier and faster.
Features of Bootstrap
Bootstrap has a lot of features. These features not only make it stand out, but they also
make it more popular even among those web designers who like to take things in a very
conventional way.
1. Easy to Begin With
It is pretty easy, to begin with. Being easy to get started with is probably the first
quality which makes Bootstrap very appealing.
2. LESS as Well as CSS Files
Bootstrap not only offers LESS files but also includes the old CSS files.
3. Easily Customizable
Despite the fact that Bootstrap is designed in responsive 12-column grids, layouts, and
components, it is also very easy to customize. Whether you need a fixed grid or a responsive
one, it can be made possible by making a few changes. Offsetting and nesting of columns are
also easy to do in both CPU-based and mobile-based browser grids.
4. Responsive Utility Classes
Another prominent feature of Bootstrap is its responsive utility classes. Using responsive
utility classes, a particular piece of content can be made to appear or hide only on devices
depending on the size of the screen being used. This feature is extremely helpful for
designers who want to make a mobile and tablet-friendly version of their websites.
5. Drop-Down Component Menu
The drop-down component menu is a responsive additive feature of a website. To include it in
a website, a lot of different plugins, mostly Java-based, are tested. But, Bootstrap and
it's easy customizing options, this can easily be done in a matter of minutes.
Bootstrap classes:-
Bootstrap Classes are most commonly used by designers or programmers. It does
work easily and Rapidly.There is many classes available for us. Here are some Bootstrap
classes:-
- bg-info , bg-warning , bg-success , bg-dark , bg-light
- btn , btn-group , btn-block , btn-primary etc
- row , col , col-xs , col-sm , col-md , col- lg , col-xl ,col-xxl
- nav , navbar ,navbar-inverse , navbar-toggler , navbar-collapse
- container , container-fluid
- dropdown , dropdown-header , dropdown-menu
- card , card-body , card-title
- form , form-control , form-group , form-inline
- img , img-responsive ,img-circle , img-thumbnail
Instead of these classes there are many more bootstrap classes. Bootstrap works as a library
and It provides us predefined classes.
Conclusion
Bootstrap is becoming the world’s favorite front-end component library. Using Bootstrap, you
can easily build responsive, mobile-first projects on the web. You can quickly prototype
your unique ideas. You can build an entire application using their Sass variables, powerful
plugins, extremely responsive grid system, and a lot more.
