Bootstrap

Bootstrap

• A free collection of tools for creating websites and web applications
• Contains HTML and CSS-based design templates for text, forms, buttons, navigation and other components
• Contains optional JavaScript extensions
• Is open source
• Available on GitHub

Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thornton at Twitter as a framework to encourage consistency across internal tools. Before Bootstrap, various libraries were used for interface development, which led to inconsistencies and a high maintenance burden.

Benefits of the usage of Bootstrap?

• Mobile-first approach: Since Bootstrap 3, the framework consists of mobile-first styles throughout the entire library
• Browser support: Bootstrap is supported by all popular browsers
• Responsive web design: Bootstrap's responsive CSS adjusts to Desktops, Tablets, and Mobile phones
• Easy to get started: With just the knowledge of HTML and CSS anyone can get started with Bootstrap

Bootstrap include:

• Scaffolding: Contains layout, grid system, fluid grid system, and responsive design
• Base CSS: Contains classes for typography, tables, forms, buttons, images, and more
• Components: Contains reusable components: icons, dropdowns, navbars, breadcrumbs, alerts, and more
• JavaScript Plugins: Contains over a dozen custom jQuery plugins. You can include them all, or one by one
• Customizable Components: Customize Bootstrap's components, LESS variables, and jQuery plugins to create your own version