296 – What is BootStrap and Why Should I Use It?

296 – What is BootStrap and Why Should I Use It? In today’s episode we talk about the most popular framework to build a WordPress theme. Announcements WordPress 4.6 RC1 with broken link support inline: https://wptavern.com/wordpress-4-6-will-detect-broken-links-in-the-editor Square is now on WooCommerce Launch plugin idea Is there a plugin for that? With more than 43,000 plugins in the WordPress repository, it’s hard to find the perfect one. Each week, I will highlight an interesting plugin form the repository. For more great plugins, download my 50 Most Useful Plugins eBook. Gym Studio Membership Management adds class calendar, schedule of classes and membership checkout to your posts and pages. Listener Feedback FreeCodeCamp.com is another great resource for learning how to code. I’m currently working thru the exercises now. What is BootStrap and Why Should I Use It? Bootstrap is the most popular HTML, CSS, and JS framework for developing responsive, mobile first projects on the web. What is Bootstrap? Bootstrap can be boiled down to three main files: * bootstrap.css – a CSS framework * bootstrap.js – a JavaScript/jQuery framework * glyphicons – a font (an icon font set) Five reasons to use it: – Speed of development – Responsiveness – Consistency – Customizable – Ease of use – Compatible with browsers – Support – Open Source View on YourWebsiteEngineer.com