Bootstrap Npm Starter
Starter template for new building with Bootstrap 4 in npm projects.
Overview
bootstrap-npm-starter is a GitHub template repository maintained by Bootstrap co-author @mdo. It allows for the creation of new Bootstrap 4 based npm projects and serves as a prototyping sandbox. It includes a single HTML page demonstrating how to include Bootstrap and utilizes npm scripts for compiling and autoprefixing Sass, watching for changes, and starting a local server with live reload.
Features
- Single HTML page for demonstrating Bootstrap integration
- Bootstrap 4 source files included via npm
- Bootstrap Icons (v1.10.3) included, providing over 1,800 icons as SVGs and web fonts
- npm scripts for compiling Sass, watching for changes, and starting a local server with live reload
- Example stylesheet showcasing two ways to include and customize Bootstrap
- Example JavaScript file demonstrating how to import all or specific parts of Bootstrap
Summary
bootstrap-npm-starter is a useful GitHub template repository for creating Bootstrap 4 based npm projects. It provides a straightforward way to include and customize Bootstrap, as well as utilize Bootstrap Icons. With the help of npm scripts, developers can seamlessly compile Sass, watch for changes, and start a local server with live reload. The starter repository also offers advanced usage options, such as optimizing CSS and selectively importing Bootstrap scripts. Overall, bootstrap-npm-starter simplifies the setup and development process for Bootstrap projects.
- Bootstrap
Bootstrap is the most popular CSS Framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.
- 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.
- Templates & Themes
A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.
- Postcss
PostCSS is a popular open-source tool that enables web developers to transform CSS styles with JavaScript plugins. It allows for efficient processing of CSS styles, from applying vendor prefixes to improving browser compatibility, ultimately resulting in cleaner, faster, and more maintainable code.
- Stylelint
Stylelint is a modern linter for CSS that helps you avoid errors and enforce consistent styling conventions. It provides rules for detecting errors and warnings, and can be configured to match your specific project's requirements.