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Less Rails Bootstrap

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The most popular front-end framework for developing responsive, mobile first projects on the web for Rails asset pipeline.

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Overview

Less Rails Bootstrap is an invaluable toolkit for developers looking to seamlessly integrate Bootstrap into their Ruby on Rails applications. This project wraps Bootstrap's source LESS files, compiled CSS, and JavaScript files for easy access within the Rails 3.x and 4.x asset pipeline. With its built-in support for namespaces and customization options, developers can quickly enhance their web applications' styles and functionality.

The beauty of Less Rails Bootstrap is its ability to streamline both basic and advanced styling. Whether you want to implement Bootstrap's full stylesheet in a single line or customize individual variables and mixins through LESS, this toolkit makes it simple and efficient. Plus, it's compatible with various Ruby versions, making it a versatile choice for developers.

Features

  • Easy Integration: Quickly incorporate Bootstrap into your Rails application with minimal setup, thanks to its seamless integration with the asset pipeline.

  • Namespaced Assets: Avoid conflicts by having assets comfortably namespaced under twitter/bootstrap, ensuring a clean organization of styles and scripts.

  • Full Bootstrap Stylesheet: Load the entire Bootstrap stylesheet with just one line in your application.css, saving time and effort in setup.

  • Customizable LESS Files: Modify Bootstrap’s default variables and mixins by creating custom LESS files, allowing for tailored styling without diving deep into the original Bootstrap source.

  • JavaScript Plugin Support: Easily add Bootstrap’s JavaScript plugins by first including jQuery, followed by a single line to import all available plugins.

  • Semantic Versioning: Stay aligned with the latest Bootstrap updates; the gem tracks semantic versioning, ensuring compatibility with Bootstrap’s major and minor versions.

  • Testing & Contribution: The gem is rigorously tested across various Rails versions, and contributions are welcome, making it a community-driven project.

  • Appraisal Gem for Test Suite: Utilize the appraisal gem to run tests across multiple Rails versions, ensuring smooth functionality regardless of your development environment.