UI Frameworks make my work easier!
24 Feb 2025
#Learning UI Frameworks is even more complicated than a programming language!
When I was first introduced to bootstrap 5 last week I wondered, what is this thing? what is nav? Why do you need the class nav-item in front of some elements? I already learned how to add text in the page using p in HTML, why do I need to learn more in other format? Wouldn’t it be redundant for me to learn this when I’ve already mastered html and css? After the Island Snow assignment, I was surprised when I realized that I can put the logo of facebook company using only a line of code without searching the code from outside resources, I can just copy the code “” from bootstrap 5 icons library, after that I’m starting to like the frame because it saves me a lot of time to search for outside resouces,
#Bootstrap 5 makes development easier!
It’s no exaggeration to say that using boostrap 5 will save you at least half the time of using raw html, instead of spending hours writing custom CSS to ensure a button looks good across different devices or wrestling with layout breakpoints, Bootstrap provides ready-made solutions that work seamlessly right out of the box. Although the early learning is very boring, but familiar with the mastery of the I reduce a lot of worries, just use a few class names to create a consistent, professional look and feel of the design, we developers can focus more on functionality and user experience, rather than trivial style issues，These understandings were gained after I got to know the first UI framework（bootstrap 5）, and I believe that my efficiency will increase after being exposed to more UI frameworks later on
#Is learning UI frameworks worth it?
I can give you an affirmative answer: yes！ Using Bootstrap 5 and other UI frameworks offers a wide array of benefits that go beyond just aesthetics. First and foremost, you get consistency. These frameworks ensure that every component, from buttons to navigation bars, follows a uniform design language, which makes your website look polished and cohesive without spending hours tweaking styles. Whether you’re building a simple landing page or a complex web application, Bootstrap 5 ensures that your design remains clean and professional across all pages and screen sizes. Plus, frameworks like Bootstrap 5 are built with cross-browser compatibility in mind, meaning you don’t need to worry as much about elements rendering differently across browsers—another common frustration in web development. Familiarity with the framework is becoming more and more important for developers, those who are not familiar with the framework will be eliminated,this is not limited to UI frameworks but also other frameworks related to computer sicence fields.