Bootstrap CSS Framework
In today's web development landscape, CSS frameworks play a crucial role in simplifying and expediting the design & development process while reducing the amount of code to be written & maintained.
The Bootstrap CSS framework is a powerful and widely-used toolkit for designing responsive, mobile-first websites. Bootstrap offers a vast array of pre-built components, utility classes, and a responsive grid system.
The following topics are covered in this tutorial:
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Installing Bootstrap's CSS and JavaScript bundles into a web development project
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Modifying Bootstrap's default colors & typography using CSS variables & custom selectors
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Using Bootstrap's breakpoints and grid system for creating mobile-first responsive web pages
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Leveraging Bootstrap's utility classes for applying layout & style changes without writing CSS
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Using Bootstrap's prebuilt components and examples for building a web page quickly & efficiently
The best way to learn these skills is to follow along step-by-step and type out all the code yourself.
Problem Statement & Setup
We'll explore abovementioned topics by attempting to solve this problem statement:
PROBLEM: Rebuild the Jovian Careers website created in the previous tutorial using the Bootstrap CSS framework. Make the following changes:
Add some links in the navigation bar, and show a collapsible menu on mobile devices.
Show the list of jobs using cards on mobile and a table on desktop devices.
Make the color scheme, typography, and layout consistent and aesthetically pleasing.
Here's what the site created in the previous tutorial looks like: