{"id":254,"date":"2017-09-15T04:50:54","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T04:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/templatetoaster.com\/tutorials\/?p=254"},"modified":"2023-12-01T05:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T05:22:07","slug":"bootstrap-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/templatetoaster.com\/tutorials\/bootstrap-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Bootstrap 3: An Ever Lasting Legacy for Responsive Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bootstrap<\/p>\n

Ever wondered the amount of wonders Bootstrap 3 did? Ever imagined it to be loved even by now? Here\u2019s a quick follow up as to what and how it happened.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Bootstrap is one such well-known term in the web world that every web designer and developer is supposedly aware of. And if you\u2019re living under a rock then, we highly recommend this extended section to you.<\/p>\n

Bootstrap 3 framework is no less than a progeny of the Bootstrap team. It was released as one of the earliest \u201cmobile-first\u201d frameworks. This version was charged with responsiveness. It was mainly designed to be aptly adjustable on any screen size. It\u2019s device-friendliness acted as a game changer, thus providing it with an edge over other available frameworks in the web market.<\/p>\n

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Why use Bootstrap 3 as a Responsive Design Framework?<\/h2>\n

In order to design a website, every project requires a responsive framework<\/a>. With Bootstrap\u2019s flourishing community, it seems plausible to adopt Bootstrap as the desired framework. Its most stable version in the recent past has been Bootstrap 3. All the websites deserve to be decently exhibited on all major web browsers. In fact, Bootstrap 3 framework\u2019s familiarity also plays a major role. Since it is a well known Responsive Web Design (RWD) framework, it becomes easy-going to even get newbies on the work. This can result in an enhanced speed of the entire project as well.<\/p>\n

Highlights of Bootstrap 3 Framework<\/h3>\n

Bootstrap 3 exudes plenty of features which have been, by far, considered no less than avant-garde in the web development and designing field. This framework took the world by storm because it offered features which had never been offered before. The predominant features of this framework are highlighted below<\/p>\n

1) Customization<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bootstrap framework provides you with a basic, ready-to-use code template, having CSS, JS etc. files. This tends to relax your design process by saving your time to write cumbersome code again and again for each website\/project. In order to bring uniqueness to your website, custom styling can serve your purpose as per the requirements.<\/p>\n

2) Responsiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n

This feature aims at bringing a better display opportunity for websites. It simply means that websites designed using this particular framework will be responsive to mobiles as Bootstrap 3 got released specifically as a \u201cmobile-first\u201d framework. In simpler words, you can control its outlook when viewed from desktop, tablet or mobile.<\/p>\n

3) Grid based layout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bootstrap 3 framework provides a key function to design using grid approach. This system aims at adjusting the content flow on the website. It does so by designing columns and letting them condense down in order to fit into the screen. There is maximum 12 number of columns that are provided.<\/p>\n

Bootstrap 3 Killing the Market!<\/h2>\n

Bootstrap can never be easily dethroned. Its immense popularity has been spread throughout, so much so that the entire technical realm has heard of it, at least, once. It\u2019s usage and research rapidly evolved after the release of Bootstrap 3 framework. This version seemingly brought a significant change and manifested it an edge over other available frameworks.<\/p>\n

Bootstrap has been widely used, this statement cannot be questioned, that\u2019s for sure. Even the below-provided chart talks about the rise in the development of websites using Bootstrap.<\/p>\n

\"Bootstrap<\/p>\n

As it is precisely mentioned in one of the OStraining\u2019s post \u201cBootstrap’s Popularity Grew 1,000% in 3 Years<\/a>\u201d. They provide many specific statistics from 2013-16. These facts capture the entire process through which Bootstrap team thrived to reach this stage.<\/p>\n

Although this success was quite possibly predicted in their previous post titled \u201cThe Bootstrap Boom is Just Getting Started<\/a>\u201d. This can be a remarkable observation done back in 2013. Here, they had mentioned that Bootstrap was the most forked on GitHub.<\/p>\n

Even Wappalyzer<\/a> have provided the statistics in which Bootstrap has been entitled to the biggest market share.<\/p>\n

\"Bootstrap<\/p>\n

One can easily understand that Bootstrap\u2019s aim was not just to revolutionize but to make strong hold on the market. In such a manner, that it\u2019s grip only tightens. They entered the market with only one superior and single-most intention and that is, to stay. And Bootstrap 3 framework has persisted on maintaining its market dominance like a Boss!<\/p>\n

Popular sites which got Bootstrapped!<\/h2>\n

Bootstrap 3 gave tough time to other frameworks, yes, that point stands irrefutably. In fact, it\u2019s a perfect choice because it is developer-friendly and ultra-responsive. Hence, many beautiful websites have been designed and created using Bootstrap 3 framework.<\/p>\n