Bootstrap (front-end framework)
Overview
Bootstrap is a free and open-source CSS framework directed at responsive, mobile-first front-end web development. It contains CSS- and JavaScript-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, navigation, and other interface components.
History
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.
Design
Bootstrap is a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code designed to help build user interface components. Bootstrap was also programmed to support both HTML5 and CSS3.
Features
Bootstrap includes several built-in components that handle common web designs. These include a responsive grid system, modals, carousels, dropdowns, and more.
Usage
Bootstrap is the most popular project on GitHub and is used by NASA and MSNBC, among many others.
See Also
- CSS - HTML - JavaScript - Responsive Web Design