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Bootstrap Theme

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The new home for the new bootstrap v4 themed BC Gov. look-and-feel

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Overview

The Government of British Columbia has introduced a Bootstrap v4 Theme tailored specifically for their applications. This theme embraces a unique look and feel representative of the province while ensuring that it remains compatible with standard Bootstrap practices. Although this repository has been archived, and no longer maintained, it serves as a solid foundation for developers looking to adopt Bootstrap within B.C. government projects, especially when considering integration with the B.C. Design System.

Designed with accessibility and usability in mind, the theme embraces modern design principles. The thoughtful combination of aesthetic elements with functional components makes it an intriguing option for developers tasked with creating government-related applications.

Features

  • BC Sanstypeface: This theme incorporates the distinctive BC Sanstypeface, enhancing the branding consistency across government applications.

  • Bootstrap Compatibility: It maintains compatibility with standard Bootstrap markup, making it easy to integrate and utilize familiar components.

  • Enhanced Accessibility: Increased contrast for accessibility ensures that the content is readable and usable for all individuals, adhering to modern accessibility standards.

  • BCGold Color Classes: Unique color classes (btn-bcgold, bg-bcgold) are included for buttons, allowing for traditional styling that resonates with the province's cultural identity.

  • Card Components: The theme introduces new card classes (card-primary, card-success, etc.) to replace older panel styles, providing a contemporary aesthetic.

  • Customizable SCSS Files: Source SCSS files are provided, enabling developers to make local customizations and tailor the theme to specific project needs.

  • Multiple Package Manager Support: It supports integration with popular package managers like NPM, Yarn, and Bower, making it adaptable for various development environments.

  • Sample HTML Pages: The inclusion of sample HTML pages and common components, such as headers and footers, allows for quick project setup, streamlining the development process.

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Bootstrap

Bootstrap is the most popular CSS Framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.

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SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

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Webpack

Webpack is a popular open-source module bundler for JavaScript applications that bundles and optimizes the code and its dependencies for production-ready deployment. It can also be used to transform other types of assets such as CSS, images, and fonts.