Update to the mobile-first website framework promises lighter file sizes and faster page loading
Version 5.0 of the Bootstrap framework for building mobile-first websites has moved to an alpha release stage, with the toolkit no longer dependent on the jQuery JavaScript library.
Removing the dependency on jQuery was enabled by advancements in front-end development tools and browser support. As a result, projects built on Bootstrap 5 will be significantly lighter on file sizes and page loading.
Builders of Bootstrap pledge to build tools that are more “future-friendly,” focusing on the promise of CSS variables, faster JavaScript, fewer dependencies, and better APIs. The builders warn, though, that breaking changes will continue to happen until the release of the first Bootstrap 5 beta. Unveiled on June 16, the Bootstrap 5 alpha is available at v5.getbootsrap.com.
Specific capabilities of Bootstrap 5.0 include:
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