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CSS CSS Flexbox Layout Understanding Flexbox Introducing Flexbox

Posted by David Drysdale
David Drysdale
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Is Flexbox parallel to Bootstrap, or something different?

Is Flexbox a framework, like Bootstrap? Or it is something different?

I wonder because I read somewhere that while Bootstrap is good for generating a layout quickly, it should be avoided for actual projects because of it takes control out of the developer's hands. I was wondering if this is an issue to be concerned about with Flexbox as well.

2 Answers

Jason Anders
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Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points

Hey David,

No, Flexbox is not a framework and thus not similar to Bootstrap. Flexbox (or Flexible Boxes) is a part of CSS3. Bootstrap is an independent Framework that needs to be downloaded to be used.

You can read more on CSS3 Flexbox on MDN

:)

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My question is connected to the question of David. I use a personal project for learning front end web development. Is it true that bootstrap should be avoided for actual projects? I do feel like bootstrap is taking some control away, but I am not sure about that.

David Olson
David Olson
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David Olson
David Olson
8,690 Points

Hi Rene,

Yes technically bootstrap is taking some control away from the developer, but in most cases it is well worth it due to the time savings and overall convenience. You have the most control with plain HTML/CSS of course, but if bootstrap does what you need, usually there is not a need to reinvent the wheel. Also you do have full access to the boostrap CSS so if you want to examine it closer you would be able to.

Jeremy Castanza
Jeremy Castanza
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Jeremy Castanza
Jeremy Castanza
12,081 Points

I think the thing to keep in mind with Bootstrap is its weight. For a single page website, Bootstrap could be overkill rather than just defining some simple media queries to achieve a responsive layout. I've used it on production projects though - so it all depends upon what you're trying to achieve. Bootstrap is really great for developing prototypes.