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What is the advantage of using Bootstrap CDN?
What is the advantage of using Bootstrap CDN?
Why is it important to include the HTML5 doctype at the beginning of a web page when using Bootstrap?
Why is it important to include the HTML5 doctype at the beginning of a web page when using Bootstrap?
Which version of Bootstrap is designed to be responsive to mobile devices?
Which version of Bootstrap is designed to be responsive to mobile devices?
What is necessary to include when hosting Bootstrap yourself?
What is necessary to include when hosting Bootstrap yourself?
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What does a CDN stand for in the context of hosting Bootstrap?
What does a CDN stand for in the context of hosting Bootstrap?
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How does MaxCDN contribute to faster loading times when using Bootstrap from a CDN?
How does MaxCDN contribute to faster loading times when using Bootstrap from a CDN?
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Which class in Bootstrap is used to create a block level button?
Which class in Bootstrap is used to create a block level button?
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What class in Bootstrap can be used to make a button appear pressed?
What class in Bootstrap can be used to make a button appear pressed?
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Which Bootstrap class should be added to a button to make it unclickable?
Which Bootstrap class should be added to a button to make it unclickable?
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How many different button styles are provided by Bootstrap?
How many different button styles are provided by Bootstrap?
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Which CSS property is applied to an image by the .img-responsive class in Bootstrap?
Which CSS property is applied to an image by the .img-responsive class in Bootstrap?
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What does the 'width=device-width' part inside the element tag do?
What does the 'width=device-width' part inside the element tag do?
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Why can't you nest containers in Bootstrap according to the text?
Why can't you nest containers in Bootstrap according to the text?
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How many columns can Bootstrap's grid system have across a page?
How many columns can Bootstrap's grid system have across a page?
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What does the 'md' class in Bootstrap grid system stand for?
What does the 'md' class in Bootstrap grid system stand for?
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Which Bootstrap class provides a full-width container?
Which Bootstrap class provides a full-width container?
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Why are columns in Bootstrap grid system considered responsive?
Why are columns in Bootstrap grid system considered responsive?
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What is the main purpose of responsive web design?
What is the main purpose of responsive web design?
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Who developed Bootstrap and when was it released as an open-source product?
Who developed Bootstrap and when was it released as an open-source product?
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What is a key advantage of using Bootstrap for web development?
What is a key advantage of using Bootstrap for web development?
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Which feature of Bootstrap makes it suitable for creating designs across different devices?
Which feature of Bootstrap makes it suitable for creating designs across different devices?
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What did Bootstrap developers aim for by following a mobile-first approach?
What did Bootstrap developers aim for by following a mobile-first approach?
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What sets Bootstrap apart in terms of browser compatibility?
What sets Bootstrap apart in terms of browser compatibility?
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What class should be used to add zebra-stripes to a table in Bootstrap?
What class should be used to add zebra-stripes to a table in Bootstrap?
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Which class enables a hover state on table rows in Bootstrap?
Which class enables a hover state on table rows in Bootstrap?
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What effect does the .img-circle class have on an image in Bootstrap?
What effect does the .img-circle class have on an image in Bootstrap?
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Which class should be used to add rounded corners to an image in Bootstrap?
Which class should be used to add rounded corners to an image in Bootstrap?
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What is the purpose of the .table-responsive class in Bootstrap?
What is the purpose of the .table-responsive class in Bootstrap?
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How can responsive images be created in Bootstrap?
How can responsive images be created in Bootstrap?
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Study Notes
Configuring Web Pages for Mobile Devices
- To ensure proper rendering and touch zooming, add the
width=device-width
andinitial-scale=1
tags to themeta
element in the HTML header. - The
width=device-width
tag sets the page width to follow the screen width of the device. - The
initial-scale=1
tag sets the initial zoom level when the page is first loaded by the browser.
Bootstrap Containers
- Bootstrap requires a containing element to wrap site contents.
- There are two container classes:
.container
and.container-fluid
. -
.container
provides a responsive fixed width container. -
.container-fluid
provides a full width container, spanning the entire width of the viewport. - Containers are not nestable.
Bootstrap Grids
- Bootstrap's grid system allows up to 12 columns across the page.
- Columns can be grouped together to create wider columns.
- The grid system is responsive, and columns will rearrange automatically depending on the screen size.
- Grid classes include
xs
,sm
,md
, andlg
for different screen sizes.
Basic Structure of a Bootstrap Grid
- Create a row using the
.row
class. - Add columns using the
.col-*-*
class, where numbers in the class should always add up to 12 for each row.
Bootstrap Tables
- A basic Bootstrap table has a light padding and only horizontal dividers.
- The
.table-bordered
class adds borders on all sides of the table and cells. - The
.table-striped
class adds zebra-stripes to a table. - The
.table-hover
class enables a hover state on table rows. - The
.table-responsive
class creates a responsive table that scrolls horizontally on small devices.
Bootstrap Images
- The
.img-circle
class shapes an image to a circle. - The
.img-rounded
class adds rounded corners to an image. - The
.img-thumbnail
class shapes an image to a thumbnail. - The
.img-responsive
class makes an image responsive by scaling it to fit the parent element.
Bootstrap Buttons
- Bootstrap provides seven styles of buttons with the following classes:
.btn-default
,.btn-primary
,.btn-success
,.btn-info
,.btn-warning
,.btn-danger
, and.btn-link
. - Button classes can be used on the following elements:
button
,input
, anda
. - Bootstrap provides four button sizes with the following classes:
.btn-lg
,.btn-md
,.btn-sm
, and.btn-xs
. - The
.btn-block
class creates a block level button that spans the entire width of the parent element. - The
.active
class makes a button appear pressed, and the.disabled
class makes a button unclickable.
Downloading and Including Bootstrap
- Bootstrap can be downloaded from getbootstrap.com.
- Bootstrap can be included from a CDN (Content Delivery Network) like MaxCDN.
- Including Bootstrap from a CDN provides faster loading times and caching.
Creating a Web Page with Bootstrap
- Add the HTML5 doctype at the beginning of the page, along with the
lang
attribute and the correct character set. - Bootstrap is mobile-first, meaning it is designed to be responsive to mobile devices.
- Bootstrap uses HTML elements and CSS properties that require the HTML5 doctype.
What is Responsive Web Design?
- Responsive web design is about creating web sites that automatically adjust themselves to look good on all devices.
- Bootstrap is a popular framework for developing responsive, mobile-first web sites.
What is Bootstrap?
- Bootstrap is a free front-end framework for faster and easier web development.
- Bootstrap includes HTML and CSS based design templates for various elements.
- Bootstrap also gives you the ability to easily create responsive designs.
Bootstrap History
- Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thornton at Twitter, and released as an open source product in August 2011 on GitHub.
- Advantages of Bootstrap include ease of use, responsive features, mobile-first approach, and browser compatibility.
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