Bootstrap?

Question

Is it essential to use bootstrap? I kinda feel like its cheating the creativity of using Css and being an actual web developer? Anyone else feel this way? If I am wrong please inform me on why, and how bootstrap is an important aspect in development

Answer 1

I am a backend developer, not a designer. So I use Bootstrap to beautify my projects. For some developers it's a good way to speed up the development process.
For professional designers it is easier to implement custom design.
Eventually, each developer decides for himself to use Bootstrap or not to use, depending on the needs of the current project.

Answer 2

Bootstrap is simply a Framework. Although you know how to use it there are many things that you still need to do manually (and even many people in production code make mistakes with Bootstrap and other Frameworks).

In the end it is just a tool to speed up the work. Its use depends on the developer.

I used to think that the sites made with Bootstrap did not have their own identity (that is, they all look exactly the same), until I found some developers who showed me really cool designs.

Answer 3

Many Bootstrap components can be built from simple CSS. You could take Bootstrap as reference and build your own component from there.

Here some custom UI components that build from CSS only, which resembles Bootstrap components.

https://code.sololearn.com/Wc9xlP68I822/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/WgcjJl8Psruc/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/WNv8BiIGk1jX/?ref=app

Answer 4

Using Bootstrap isn't cheating. Bootstrap is a time-saver framework which helps you build your web easily and less effort.

Answer 5

You could definitely get away with not learning bootstrap ever, as you can do everything with css and a bit of js.

However, boostrap is useful for getting a project up and running quick, you can edit the styles after the fact.

One big aspect of bootrap is the grid system, that is very quick and easy to use, yet again, you could use CSS grid or flexbox instead. However, in the case of css grid, not all browsers support css grid as of now (older ones) and that's an aspect where boostrap comes out on top

Answer 6

For me no. Its somehow help you to make your web faster and you can use it as reference and guide you especially if you are beginner

Answer 7

nobody and nothing prevents you from customizing bootstrap themes/elements.
in this way you'll keep the job snappy and please your own creativity needs.

Answer 8

I see Bootstrap as a framework which helps developers to make their sites responsive.
Anything apart from that can be done with CSS and HTML

Answer 9

bootstrap helps in building your web easily.

Answer 10

you guys are all awesome!!! Thanks for all the input, very useful 👍

Answer 11

for rapid development, but it is up to you if you want to start from scratch. But on the process of learning you can get an idea from Bootstrap how it works and sooner you can implement your own.

Answer 12

How can make data in tables vertical? And what should i do with database too. Please help