Bootstrap 5 is the latest major release of the popular open-source front-end framework used for building responsive, mobile-first websites. It provides a robust set of CSS and JavaScript components to help developers quickly create modern, stylish websites without needing to write extensive custom CSS or JavaScript from scratch.
Key Features of Bootstrap 5
Mobile-First and Responsive Design
Updated Grid System
Improved Forms
Utility API
Icon Support
Customizable Components
Enhanced Flexbox and Alignment Utilities
Dark Mode and Color Schemes
Key Changes from Bootstrap 4 to Bootstrap 5
jQuery Removal: As mentioned, Bootstrap 5 no longer requires jQuery, improving load times and performance.
New Grid Breakpoint: The new xxl
breakpoint (≥1400px
) supports large screens.
Custom Properties (CSS Variables): Bootstrap 5 uses more CSS variables, making it easier to customize styles globally.
Improved Documentation: The documentation has been reorganized and made more intuitive, with better examples and code snippets.