Bootstrap in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

Bootstrap in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

<b>Learn to create great-looking responsive web sites with Bootstrap</b> <div> <div> <p style="margin:0px;">In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, <i>Sams Teach Yourself Bootstrap in 24 Hours</i> helps you use the free and open source Bootstrap framework to quickly build websites that automatically reflect each user’s device and experience, without complex hand crafting. </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;">This book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to install Bootstrap and quickly build basic sites; extend them with styles, components, and JavaScript plug-ins, and even create sophisticated designs with advanced features. In just a few hours, you’ll be using Bootstrap to bring responsive design to virtually any site. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success.</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <ul> <li> <b>Step-by-step instructions</b> carefully walk you through the most common Bootstrap development tasks</li> <li> <b>Practical, hands-on examples</b> show you how to apply what you learn</li> <li> <b>Quizzes and exercises</b> help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills</li> <li> <b>Notes and tips</b> point out shortcuts and solution </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Learn how to…</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <ul> <li>Download Bootstrap and integrate it into your project</li> <li>Quickly build your first Bootstrap site with the basic template</li> <li>Create beautiful and responsive site layouts with Bootstrap’s built-in grids</li> <li>Display more interesting text with labels, badges, panels, and wells</li> <li>Style tables and forms so they’re attractive, readable, and responsive</li> <li>Use images, media, and icons, including free Glyphicons</li> <li>Quickly create navigation and buttons, including dropdowns and search fields</li> <li>Add alignment, color, and visibility with Bootstrap’s CSS utilities</li> <li>Extend your site with alerts, image carousels, and other JavaScript plugins</li> <li>Rapidly create appealing functional prototypes</li> <li>Customize Bootstrap with CSS, Less, and Sass</li> <li>Lighten Bootstrap downloads by stripping out unnecessary features</li> <li>Build accessible sites</li> <li>Create complex designs that don’t look generic</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Who This Book is For</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <ul> <li>Those who already have an understanding of the basics of HTML and CSS</li> <li>Having an understanding of JavaScript will make this book a bit easier to absorb, but it is not required because the basics of JavaScript are covered</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <b> <p style="margin:0px;">Contents at a Glance</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> </b> <p style="margin:0px;"> <br> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Part I: Getting Started with Bootstrap</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 1:</b> What Is Bootstrap, and Why You Should Use It</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 2:</b> Downloading and Installing Bootstrap</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 3:</b> Build Your First Bootstrap Website with the Basic Template</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 4:</b> Understanding Normalize.CSS and the Basics of Bootstrap CSS</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b> <br> </b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Part II: Building and Managing Web Pages with Bootstrap</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 5:</b> Grids and How to Use Them</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 6:</b> Labels, Badges, Panels, Wells, and the Jumbotron</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 7:</b> Bootstrap Typography</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 8:</b> Styling Tables</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 9:</b> Styling Forms</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 10:</b> Images, Media Objects, and Glyphicons</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 11:</b> Styling and Using Buttons and Button Groups</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 12:</b> Creating Navigation Systems with Bootstrap</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 13:</b> Bootstrap Utilities</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b> <br> </b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Part III: Bootstrap JavaScript Plugins</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 14:</b> Using Bootstrap JavaScript Plugins</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 15:</b> Modal Windows</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 16:</b> Affix, Tab, and ScrollSpy</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 17:</b> Popovers and Tooltips</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 18:</b> Transitions, Buttons, Alerts, and Progress Bars</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 19:</b> Collapse and Accordion</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 20:</b> Carousels</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <br> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Part IV: Customizing Bootstrap</b> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 21:</b> Customizing Bootstrap and Your Bootstrap Website</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 22:</b> Making Bootstrap Accessible</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 23:</b> Using Less and Sass with Bootstrap</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> <b>Hour 24:</b> Going Further with Bootstrap</p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> <p style="margin:0px;"> </p> </div> </div>