Bootstrap stands as one of the most popular, open-source, front-end frameworks on the Web. Since its official release in 2011, it has undergone several changes, and it’s now one of the most stable and responsive frameworks available. It’s loved by web developers of all levels, as it gives them the capability to build a functional, attractive website design within minutes. A novice developer with just some basic knowledge of HTML and little CSS can easily get started with Bootstrap.
In this book we’ll take you through Bootstrap basics, introduce you to its major features, and get you building your first Bootstrap sites. It contains:
This book is for all frontend developers who want to build responsive, mobile-first websites. You’ll need to be familiar with HTML and CSS and have a reasonable level of understanding of JavaScript in order to follow the discussion.
Chapter 1: Why I Love Bootstrap, and Why You Should Too
Chapter 2: Understanding Bootstrap: How it Works, and What’s New
Chapter 3: Super Smart New Features to Win You Over
Chapter 4: Understanding Bootstrap Modals
Chapter 5: A Deep Dive into the Bootstrap Form Component
Chapter 6: The Card Component: a Complete Introduction
Chapter 7: How to Build a Responsive Type Scale with Bootstrap
Chapter 8: A Beginner’s Guide to the Latest Bootstrap Utility Classes
Chapter 9: 3 Tips for Speeding Up Your Bootstrap Website
Chapter 10: Customizing Bootstrap jQuery Plugins
Chapter 11: 8 Tips for Improving Bootstrap Accessibility
Chapter 12: Front-end Frameworks: Custom vs Ready-to-use Solutions