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Posted by TJ Nuccio
TJ Nuccio
5,036 Points

Installing Bootstrap: Specifics on different installation options?

I just wrapped up the Bootstrap 4 course. Bootstrap is a framework I feel that it's important to be familiar with. The installation options are causing me a bit of confusion however..

If anyone could answer: what are the reasons for downloading the compiled version versus the source? More specifically, what use cases call for which download option?

My main assumption is that the source gives you the ability to dig deep into Bootstrap, effectively expanding its functionality/usability, but am still not 100%.

Any clarification would be awesome!

2 Answers

Iain Simmons
Iain Simmons
Treehouse Moderator 32,305 Points

Compiled version will have a smaller file size, suitable for uploading and using on a production server. The source is there in case you need to look at how they have done something, and is generally used for development purposes only.

TJ Nuccio
TJ Nuccio
5,036 Points
TJ Nuccio
TJ Nuccio
5,036 Points

Thanks for the clarification Iain!

Iain Simmons
Iain Simmons
Treehouse Moderator 32,305 Points

No problem. If my answer helped, please mark it as 'Best Answer'. :)