BootstrapWhy We Keep Talking About It

The Web Before Bootstrap

Kind of ugly unless you tried really hard.

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● Generic Verdana font● Generic HTML Dropdowns● Not the coolest looking Navbar● If you want to do better, it requires a lot of work.

We Need A FrameworkMark Otto Jacob Thornton

Because...By letting bootstrap take care of the basics it gives you more time to think about styles that are specific to your application

Consistent Style Guide● Good looking typography● Good looking HTML form elements● Good looking spacing and structure● Good looking icons

simple modifications like this make users lives easier, which is almost always a good thing.

Bootstrap Siteshttp://www.sfarts.org/

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How to get Bootstrap● getbootstrap.com● bootswatch.com● Google “bootstrap themes”

How to use BootstrapSimple! Include it with the rest of your CSS files!

What can Bootstrap do?● Grid format● Responsiveness built in● Consistent, great style● Use CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS)

When should I use it?Simple, easy-to-access websitesPrototyping

How about not using it?- When you want a very unique website

BOOTSTRAP IS AWESOMEYou should use it!