Bootstrap
CSS/JS front-end framework for responsive web development: 12-column grid, components and JavaScript plugins.
About Bootstrap
What is Bootstrap?
Bootstrap is an open source front-end framework described as 'a sleek, intuitive and powerful front-end framework for faster and easier web development'. It includes a responsive 12-column grid system, pre-built CSS components, JavaScript plugins, form controls and a web customiser to adapt the design.
Use cases
What is Bootstrap for?
- A developer who wants to build responsive web interfaces without designing every component from scratch.
- A project that needs a consistent CSS/JS base and compatibility with all modern browsers.
- A team that wants rapid interface prototyping with reusable components.
Benefits
Main benefits of Bootstrap
Responsive 12-column grid that adapts to any screen size.
Component library (buttons, modals, navbars, alerts) ready to use.
Integrated JavaScript plugins for interactivity with no additional dependencies in Bootstrap 5.
Customiser to adapt CSS variables without modifying the source code.
Is it for you?
Who should use Bootstrap?
Front-end developers and teams who want a consistent, well-documented responsive design system.
Is Bootstrap right for you?
Is Bootstrap the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want a ready-to-use responsive design system with pre-built components.
- If your team needs rapid interface prototyping.
- If you want guaranteed compatibility with all modern browsers.
It might not be for you if…
- If you prefer a lighter CSS framework, where UIkit has a smaller footprint.
- If you want a fully custom design without predefined classes, where using plain CSS is more flexible.
Installation
How to install Bootstrap on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Bootstrap
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel; the CSS and JS files are referenced from the application's HTML.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install Bootstrap on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Bootstrap.
Choose your plan
Install Bootstrap today
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Frequently asked questions about Bootstrap
Does Bootstrap need PHP or a database?
No, Bootstrap is a front-end framework of HTML, CSS and JavaScript; it doesn't need a PHP server or database to work.
Does Bootstrap 5 include jQuery?
No, Bootstrap 5 dropped the jQuery dependency and works with pure JavaScript (Vanilla JS).
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