![]() ![]() Bootstrap tries to give you everything you need to get a site up and running quickly, while Foundation tends to provide a better environment for customization. The ability to customize the visual appearance of each framework is hinted at in the names of the frameworks themselves. Bootstrap also now includes responsive embeds, which makes it easy to add responsiveness to elements like, , and. In other words, the default look of Bootstrap components seems more suited to quickly building a one-off website and adding a theme. In addition to these two, there’s other handy features like right-to-left support, pricing tables, tours, and off-canvas navigation.īootstrap isn’t quite as feature-full, but in my own opinion, I also feel like many of Bootstrap’s features are in a more complete state. Foundation also includes Interchange, which is a robust solution for responsive images, although it might be more than you need. That’s not to say that Bootstrap couldn’t also have form validation, but for some, the pre-made Foundation solution might be a nice head start. Features and ComponentsĪt first glance, both frameworks appear to have a very similar list of pre-built components, but there are some slight differences that could help you make the decision.įoundation has built-in form validation through Abide. I admit, learning about the differences between pixels, ems, and rems is boring for most people. However, if you’re not familiar, it’s well worth taking the time to read this article from 2011 about font sizing with rems because it will save you lots of guesswork in the future. Like I said, this is really a matter of perspective and personal workflow, so if you really love pixels, Bootstrap might be for you. Pixels are an absolute unit, but in the age of responsive design, a relative unit like rems helps me think in terms of proportions. Pixels might be a little bit more familiar to graphic artists and new web designers, but I personally prefer to use the rem unit. In other words, it’s mostly personal preference. There are functional differences between these two units that are important to understand, but both are capable of producing the same results. Sizing Unitsįor calculating widths, typography, and nearly everything else, Bootstrap uses pixels and Foundation uses rems. Foundation also has the ability to easily collapse columns and remove gutters with the collapse class, or center columns with the centered columns syntax. Just specify the number of elements in each row and Foundation takes care of the rest. This makes it simple to split the contents of an unordered list into an evenly spaced grid. Foundation has always been slightly ahead of the curve in this area it was the first big framework to go responsive and also the only big mobile-first framework for a period of time. However, Bootstrap also has these features in place now. The syntax for creating grids can be slightly different, so this is an area where personal preference might come into play, but it’s easy to create equivalent code snippets that do almost the exact same thing in both frameworks.īlock grids in Foundation can convert an unordered list into a grid.Ĭurrently there are a few grid features in Foundation that might make it a better option in specific instances. It’s the core feature that enables designers and developers to rapidly prototype layouts and make quick changes with confidence. The most prominent part of a front-end framework is the grid system. So, there has to be some kind of difference, right? Let’s dig in.įree trial on Treehouse: Do you want to learn to code? CLICK HERE FOR A FREE TRIAL. This is code, with explicit logic and intent. However, this isn’t just fuzzy taste buds we’re talking about here. Choosing between Bootstrap or Foundation is like choosing between red or white wine one isn’t necessarily better than the other, they just pair well with different things, and people tend to develop personal preferences. ![]() I’ve been teaching web design in some capacity for about 5 years now, and lately one of the most frequently asked questions is, “Should I use Bootstrap or Foundation?”īootstrap (currently at v3.2) and Foundation (currently v5.3) are the two most popular front-end frameworks right now, so it’s certainly a sensible question to ask. (Photograph from Flickr user Uppy Chatterjee) ![]()
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