What is bootstrap?

Written by Brad Markle
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Published: Jul 31, 2012
Last Modified: Apr 10, 2013

Bootstrap is an open-source Javascript framework developed by the team at Twitter. It 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.

Important! Bootstrap is a CSS and Javascript framework that is used within your HTML. Bootstrap provides more advanced functionality to your web site. Generally, if you are not a developer you do not need to worry about bootstrap.

What is included with Bootstrap?

If you were to download bootstrap, you would find that it includes css files, javascript files, and images. Here's a sneak peak at the files included:

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  • bootstrap.css
  • bootstrap.min.css
  • bootstrap-responsive.css
  • bootstrap-responsive.min.css
  • glyphicons-halflings.png
  • glyphicons-halflings-white.png
  • bootstrap.js
  • bootstrap.min.js

 

How do I use Bootstrap?

When using Joomla 3.0, bootstrap is included by default. We had planned to write a tutorial series on using bootstrap, but honestly the official documentation is really good! If you're interested in using bootstrap, we suggest taking look at the documentation here.

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incirclemedia 2013-03-20 7:40 am
I am very happy after learning bootstrap, it is really awesome innovation for front end developer who are crazy about to develop website with html5, css3 and jquery. Bootstrap is the bunch of these three technologies. Thank you twitter team to provide such an excellent framework.

Regards,
Incircle Media - Qatar Web Design

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Updated documentation and linked to our article on how to add the bootstrap files to your custom Joomla template.

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