Maximize the potential of Bootstrap with a collection of real-world site projects for better, faster, more responsive web applications About This Book Build Bootstrap projects quickly and easily with Harp.js, Node, and Less Learn how to extend Bootstrap with the use of open source JavaScript and icon web font libraries Get acquainted with building complex social networking, wiki, and dashboard projects with Bootstrap Who This Book Is For Bootstrap Site Blueprints Volume II is geared for developers of all experience levels. It is written in a concise, easy-to-understand way. Each project follows a step-by-step process that anyone can understand. Some experience with Bootstrap beforehand would definitely be an asset but is not required. What You Will Learn Customize and extend existing Bootstrap JavaScript components Combine the Google Material Design look and feel with Bootstrap Use flexbox and other cutting-edge CSS3 techniques in Bootstrap Implement and customize open source JavaScript chart libraries in Bootstrap Optimize and implement an optimal user experience for all your projects Implement the Disqus commenting platform into your projects In Detail Bootstrap is the most popular open source project on GitHub today. With a little bit of know-how, this massively popular CSS framework can leveraged for any type of complex web application or website. Bootstrap Site Blueprints Volume II will teach you to build these types of projects in an easy-to-understand fashion. The key to any complex Bootstrap project is a strong development foundation for your project. The book will first teach you how to build a Bootstrap development environment using Harp.js, Node, and Less. In the next chapters, we'll build on this foundation by creating restaurant and mobile-first aggregator projects. Once you're warmed up, we'll move on to more complex projects such as a wiki, a new magazine, a dashboard, and finally a social networking website. Whether you are brand new to Bootstrap or a seasoned expert, this book will provide you with the skills you need to successfully create a number of popular web applications and websites. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to building each project, explained in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. We start by designing a development environment that will be used in all of the book's projects. The projects start from an easy-intermediate level and progress to advanced as the book goes on.

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Explore the robust features of Bootstrap 4 to create exciting websites through this collection of excellent hands-on projects About This Book Explore the inner workings of Bootstrap 4 by building different websites Customize your designs by working directly with Bootstrap's SASS files Leverage Bootstrap's excellent JavaScript plugins Who This Book Is For If you are a web developer who wants to build professional websites using Bootstrap 4, then this book is for you. Familiarity with the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is assumed. What You Will Learn Understand how Bootstrap compiles SASS code to static CSS and ES6 code into JavaScript code Integrate Bootstrap into application frameworks such as Angular 2 (AngularJS), Ember, and React Reuse Bootstrap's SASS mixins and set responsive breakpoints in your designs Customize Bootstrap's SASS files and add your own in the process Manage multiple rows of products in a complex responsive grid Create a complete one-page scrolling website using Bootstrap's components and plugins In Detail Packed with trade secrets, this second edition is your one-stop solution to creating websites that will provide the best experience for your users. We cover six popular, real-world examples, where each project teaches you about the various functionalities of Bootstrap 4 and their implementation. The book starts off by getting you up and running with the new features of Bootstrap 4 before gradually moving on to customizing your blog with Bootstrap and SASS, building a portfolio site, and turning it into a WordPress theme. In the process, you will learn to recompile Bootstrap files using SASS, design a user interface, and integrate JavaScript plugins. Towards the end of the book, you will also be introduced to integrating Bootstrap 4 with popular application frameworks such as Angular 2, Ruby on Rails, and React. Style and approach This book follows a project-based approach to creating different types of popular websites using Bootstrap. You'll work through easy-to-follow, clear, and logical steps, with screenshots and tips provided along the way to help you get more from Bootstrap.

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