Overview of the project, it's contents, and how to get started with a simple template.
-Overview of the project, it's contents, and how to get started with a simple template.
+{{_i}}Overview of the project, it's contents, and how to get started with a simple template.{{/i}}
-{{_i}}Overview of the project, it's contents, and how to get started with a simple template.{{/i}}
+{{_i}}Before getting started, you need the following:{{/i}}
-{{_i}}Once unzipped, the structure of Bootstrap’s files looks like this:{{/i}}
-{{_i}}This is the most basic form of Bootstrap: compiled files for quick drop-in usage in nearly any web project. We provide compiled CSS and JS (bootstrap.*), as well as compiled and minified CSS and JS (bootstrap.min.*). The image files are compressed using ImageOptim, a Mac app for compressing PNGs.{{/i}}
{{_i}}Before downloading, be sure to have a code editor (we recommend Sublime Text 2) and some working knowledge of HTML and CSS. We won't walk through the source files here, but they are available for download. We'll focus on getting started with our the compiled Bootstrap files.{{/i}}
+ +Fastest way to get started: get the compiled and minified versions of our CSS, JS, and images. No docs or original source files.
+ Download Bootstrap +Get the original files for all CSS and Javasript, along with a local copy of the docs by downloading the latest version directly from GitHub.
+ Download Bootstrap source +{{_i}}Bootstrap comes equipped with CSS for all sorts of things, but they can be summarized with a handful of categories visible at the top of the Bootstrap documentation:{{/i}}
-Together, the Components and Javascript plugins sections provide the following interface elements:
-{{_i}}In future guides, we may walk through these components individually in more detail. Until then, look for each of these in the documentation for information on how to utilize and customize them.{{/i}}
-{{_i}}Once downloaded, unzip the compressed folder to see the structure of (the compiled) Bootstrap. You'll see something like this:{{/i}}
++ bootstrap/ + ├── css/ + │ ├── bootstrap.css + │ ├── bootstrap.min.css + ├── js/ + │ ├── bootstrap.js + │ ├── bootstrap.min.js + ├── img/ + │ ├── glyphicons-halflings.png + │ ├── glyphicons-halflings-white.png + └── README.md ++
{{_i}}This is the most basic form of Bootstrap: compiled files for quick drop-in usage in nearly any web project. We provide compiled CSS and JS (bootstrap.*), as well as compiled and minified CSS and JS (bootstrap.min.*). The image files are compressed using ImageOptim, a Mac app for compressing PNGs.{{/i}}
{{_i}}Now that we’ve got the basic information on Bootstrap out of the way, we can focus on getting started. To do that, we’ll utilize a basic HTML template that includes everything we’ve mentioned in the File structure.{{/i}}
-{{_i}}As previously mentioned, we won’t cover the basics of writing HTML and CSS here. Instead, we’ll leapfrog through various points in web development complexity to give you the broadest and most complete overview.{{/i}}
-{{_i}}Now, here’s a look at a typical HTML file:{{/i}}
-- <html> - <head> - <title>Bootstrap 101 Template</title> - </head> - <body> - <h1>Hello, world!</h1> - </body> - </html> --
{{_i}}To make this a Bootstrapped template, just include the appropriate CSS and JS files:{{/i}}
-- <html> - <head> - <title>Bootstrap 101 Template</title> - <!-- Bootstrap --> - <link href="css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet"> - <script src="js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> - </head> - <body> - <h1>Hello, world!</h1> - </body> - </html> --
{{_i}}And you’re set. With those two files added, you can begin to write Bootstrap-friendly HTML, CSS, and JS to build any site or application you like. Head to the Bootstrap docs for information, examples, and even code snippets for the Bootstrap grid system, base HTML styles, components, and even responsive features.{{/i}}
-{{_i}}Bootstrap comes equipped with HTML, CSS, and JS for all sorts of things, but they can be summarized with a handful of categories visible at the top of the Bootstrap documentation.{{/i}}
+ +Global styles for the body to reset type and background, link styles, grid system, and two simple layouts.
+ +Styles for common HTML elements like typography, code, tables, forms, and buttons. Also includes Glyphicons, a great little icon set.
+ +Basic styles for common interface components like tabs and pills, navbar, alerts, page headers, and more.
+ +Similar to Components, these Javascript plugins are interactive components for things like tooltips, popovers, modals, and more.
+ +Together, the Components and Javascript plugins sections provide the following interface elements:
+{{_i}}In future guides, we may walk through these components individually in more detail. Until then, look for each of these in the documentation for information on how to utilize and customize them.{{/i}}
+{{_i}}With a brief intro into the contents out of the way, we can focus putting Bootstrap to use. To do that, we'll utilize a basic HTML template that includes everything we mentioned in the File structure.{{/i}}
+{{_i}}Now, here's a look at a typical HTML file:{{/i}}
++ <html> + <head> + <title>Bootstrap 101 Template</title> + </head> + <body> + <h1>Hello, world!</h1> + </body> + </html> ++
{{_i}}To make this a Bootstrapped template, just include the appropriate CSS and JS files:{{/i}}
++ <html> + <head> + <title>Bootstrap 101 Template</title> + <!-- Bootstrap --> + <link href="css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet"> + <script src="js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> + </head> + <body> + <h1>Hello, world!</h1> + </body> + </html> ++
{{_i}}And you're set! With those two files added, you can begin to develop any site or application with Bootstrap.{{/i}}
+ +Head to the docs for information, examples, and code snippets, or take the next leap and customize Bootstrap for any upcoming project.
+ Visit the Bootstrap docs + Customize Bootstrap +Sleek, intuitive, and powerful front-end framework for faster and easier web development.
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