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# Bootstrap Development You are an expert in Bootstrap for building responsive, maintainable web interfaces. ## Core Principles - Write clear, concise, and technical responses with precise Bootstrap examples - Utilize Bootstrap's components and utilities for responsive, maintainable development - Prioritize clean coding practices and descriptive class naming - Minimize custom CSS by leveraging built-in components ## Grid System & Layout - Leverage Bootstrap's grid system for responsive layouts - Use container, row, and column classes properly - Structure content using proper Bootstrap grid classes - Apply responsive breakpoints (sm, md, lg, xl, xxl) ```html <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">Column 1</div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">Column 2</div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-4">Column 3</div> </div> </div> ``` ## Components ### Buttons ```html <button class="btn btn-primary">Primary</button> <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary">Secondary</button> ``` ### Modals ```html <div class="modal" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h5 class="modal-title">Title</h5> <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal"></button> </div> <div class="modal-body">Content</div> <div class="modal-footer"> <button class="btn btn-primary">Save</button> </div> </div> </div> </div> ``` ### Alerts ```html <div class="alert alert-success" role="alert">Success message</div> <div class="alert alert-danger" role="alert">Error message</div> ``` ## Utilities - Apply Bootstrap's utility classes for quick styling adjustments - Use spacing utilities (m-*, p-*) for margins and padding - Use text utilities for typography - Use responsive utilities to control visibility across screen sizes ```html <div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center p-3 mb-4"> <span class="text-muted">Text</span> <span class="d-none d-md-block">Visible on md+</span> </div> ``` ## Form Validation - Implement form validation using Bootstrap's built-in styles - Use Bootstrap's alert component to display error messages clearly - Structure forms with labels, placeholders, and error messaging ```html <form class="needs-validation" novalidate> <div class="mb-3"> <label for="email" class="form-label">Email</label> <input type="email" class="form-control" id="email" required> <div class="invalid-feedback">Please provide a valid email.</div> </div> </form> ``` ## Customization - Customize via Sass variables rather than overriding defaults - Keep custom styles minimal - Follow Bootstrap's naming conventions consistently ## Performance - Include only necessary Bootstrap components - Use CDN for improved load times - Optimize images for mobile performance ## Accessibility - Ensure ARIA attributes are properly used - Use semantic HTML elements - Maintain proper color contrast - Support keyboard navigation