Top 20 Most Asked Bootstrap Interview Questions in Detail With Example

09 mei 2024

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Bootstrap is a sleek and powerful front-end framework for building the responsive website. It was released in August 2011 by Twitter as an open source project. It is based on HTML, CSS and JavaScript. This article contains most commonly asked interview questions and answers in a Bootstrap or front-end development Interview.

Q1. What is Bootstrap?

Bootstrap is a mobile first front-end framework for easier web development with supporting all virtual devices. It usesHTML,CSS,JavaScript

Q2. Why we should use Bootstrap?

Every browser can support bootstrap features. With the knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript anyone can start working withBootstrap. Bootstrap responsiveCSSadjusts to Desktops, Mobiles, and Tablets. It provides web-based customization. Bootstrap is open source. It can be used for mobile first design styles using the entire library instead of separate and different files.

Q3. What are Responsive websites?

Responsive means a website can be used on any platform with all types of screen size. A platform like it may be a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphones. It automatically adjusts with changing the width and height of the screen.

In today’s era, people, as well as business, follow the smartphones for their personal and professional use. So, bootstrap is the best choice to make the website one time and it supports all kinds of devices.

Q4.What are the features of Bootstrap v4?

The initial release ofbootstrap v4.xwas 4.0 and the final release in 2018-2019 is 4.2 ;

The toast component is added for showing notifications
The spinner component is added for loading
The utility class .text-decoration-none is added
The bootstrap-grid.css file updates the margin and padding of the grid system
The .modal-xl class is used for modals
The .font-weight-lighter and .font-weight-bolder are added as utility classes
The validation styles for file inputs is added with new features
The print feature of dark tables is updated with new quality
The new utility class .dropdown-item-text is added for dropdown items
The Tooltips supports Shadow DOM
The double transitions issue on carousels is improved now

Q5. What is a Source map file?

A source map file allows the web debuggers to refer to the original context from where the code was generated. The file has the .map extension.

Q7. How to create responsive images in Bootstrap 4?

Bootstrap 4 works with .img-fluid to build responsive images. Let’s see the code,

<div class="container">
 <img src="/Satya/Pics/Name.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="">
</div>

Q8. How to make images responsive using bootstrap3?

We can make responsive images using .img-responsive class. Let’s see the code,

<div class="container"><img class="img-responsive" src="images/Satya.jpg" alt="Responsive"/><div>

Q9. How to make videos responsive in bootstrap3?

We can create responsive using a .embed-responsive class. Then we will add the.embed-responsive-itemclass to an <iframe> tag. Let’s see the code,

<div class="container">
<div class="embed-responsive">
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item"src="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrxtdnFenZ5aDVQmHv2iGGg/videos?view_as=subscriber&disable_polymer=1"></iframe>
</div>
</div>

Q10. How to make tab component using bootstrap?

We can create nav components such as tabs using Twitter Bootstrap. You can use.nav-tabsclass with the base class.nav.

<ul class="nav nav-tabs">
<li class="active"><a href="#">Profile</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Details</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Contact</a></li>
</ul>

Q11. How many types of classes are used in Bootstrap3 to create a responsive page layout?

There are 4 types of bootstrap grid classes. we can create grid column layouts extra small devices like mobile phones to large devices like large desktop screens.

.col-xs-* : This class is used for extra small device like smart phone (Size<768px)

.col-sm-*: This class is used for small device like tablets (size>=768px)

.col-md-*: This class is used for medium device like laptops and small size desktop CRT screen (size >=992px)

.col-lg-* : This class is used for large device like flat screen or large size desktop (size>=1200px)

Q12. How to hide elements in Bootstrap3 based on device?

This can be possible using hidden utility classes. See

hidden-xs-* :Hide the elements only on extra small device

hidden-sm-* :Hide the elements only on small devices

hidden-md-*:Hide the elements only on medium device

hidden-lg-*:Hide the elements only on larger devices.

Q13. How to visible elements based on device screen?

This can be possible using hidden utility classes. See the below classes,

visible-xs-*:Visible the elements only on extra small de

visible-sm-*:Visible the elements only on small devices.

visible-md-*:Visible the elements only on medium devi

visible-lg-*:Visible the elements only on larger devices.

Q14. How to show certain elements for printing purpose?

visible-print class is visible for printing purpose. Let’s see the code,

<div class="container">
<div class="row">
<div class="col-xs-10 visible-print">
<!--It is visible when printing.-->
</div>
</div>
</div>

Q15. What is the grid size in Bootstrap 4?

Bootstrap 4 supports 5 tier grid system. The below lists for different screen sizes of device,

Extra small <576px :

Width container will be auto.
Here class prefix is .col-.
A number of columns will be 12.
It can be nestable.
It supports column ordering.

Small =576px :

Width container will be 540px.
Here class prefix is .col-sm-.
A number of columns will be 12.
It can be nestable.
It supports column ordering.

Medium =768px :

Width container will be 720px.
Here class prefix is .col-md-.
A number of columns will be 12.
It can be nestable.
It supports column ordering.

Large =992px:

Width container will be 960px.
Here class prefix is .col-lg-.
A number of columns will be 12.
It can be nestable.
It supports column ordering.

Extra large =1200px :

Width container will be 1140px.
Here class prefix is .col-xl-.
A number of columns will be 12.
It can be nestable.
It supports column ordering.

Q16. How to create a bootstrap tooltip using jQuery?

For setting the tooltip message include the title attribute to the element.

Let’s see the code,

<button class="btn btn-primary" tooltip="The title message is shown"
data-toggle="tooltip">
 Click Here
</button>

<script type="text/javascript">
 $(document).ready(function () {
 $('[data-toggle="tooltip"]').tooltip();
 });
</script>

Q17. How to set alert using JavaScript?

To create an alert, I can use the alert class. Types of alert contextual classes are mentioned below,

alert-danger:This can be used for error purpose.

alert-success:This can be used for success purpose.

alert-danger:This can be used for information purpose.

alert-warning:This can be used for warning purpose.

First, create a button element for click event and then create div element with ID and message information.

<button id="btnAlert" class="btn btn-primary">
 Alert
</button>

<div id="dvAlert" class="alert alert-danger collapse">
<a href="#" class="close" data-dismiss="alert">×</a>
<strong>Error!</strong> Check once using unit test.
</div>
 Next step is to mention div id inside button click event using jquery.
<script type="text/javascript">
 $(document).ready(function () {

 $('#btnAlert').click(function () {
 $('#dvAlert').show('fade');
 });

 });
</script>

Q18. How to toggle a drop-down menu using JavaScript?

Using .dropdown-toggle class of an anchor link or a button using JavaScript.

<button class="btn btn-primary dropdown-toggle" type="button" data-toggle="dropdown">
 Dropdown menu
<span class="caret"></span>
</button>
<script>
 $(document).ready(function () {
 $(".dropdown-toggle").dropdown();
 });
</script>

Q19. What is the relationship between Sass and bootstrap?

SASS is a stylesheet language andCSSpre-processors. It should be compiled intoCSSand that can be understood by the Web browser. The files are written in SASS that have the. scss extension. The complete Bootstrap 4CSSsource is written in the SASS language.

The Bootstrap 4 CSS files are compiled using a SASS compiler i.e. A.K.A pre-processor. SASS is the best way to way to customize Bootstrap.

Q20. What is the difference between Bootstrap v3 and v4?

Bootstrap 4 is the latest version of Bootstrap. It is the most popular framework including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. New components are added in Bootstrap 4. The final release in 2018-2019 is 4.2:

COMPONENTS

BOOTSTRAP v3

BOOTSTRAP v4

font size

The global font size is 14px

The global font size is 16px

primary CSS unit

The primary CSS unit is px

The primary CSS unit is rem

source CSS files

The source CSS files are named as LESS

The source CSS files are named as SCSS

grid system

It has 4 tier grid system(These are xs, sm, md, lg)

It has 5 tier grid system(These are xs, sm, md, lg, xl)

offset columns

It implements col-*-offset-* classes to offset columns

It uses offset-*-* classes to offset columns

inverse tables

The inverse table is not supported

Uses inverse tables by .table-dark

condensed tables

The .table-condensed is used for condensed tables

The .table-sm is used for condensed tables

contextual table classes

It doesn't contain .table- prefix for its contextual classes

It contains .table- prefix for its contextual classes

radio buttons

It uses .radio, .radio-inline to display radio buttons

It uses .form-check-input, .form-check-inline to display checkboxes

checkboxes

It uses .checkbox, .checkbox-inline to display checkboxes

It uses .form-check, .form-check-label to display radio buttons

input controls size

It uses .input-lg and .input-sm to customize the size of an input controls

It uses form-control-lg and .form-control-sm to customize the size of an input controls

label size

It doesn't contain any classes for changing form label size

It uses .col-form-label-sm and .col-form-label-lg to customize the size of a label

help text

It uses .help-block class to show help text

It uses the .form-text class to show help text

form legends

It has no classes for making the form legends

It uses .col-form-label on legend elements

validation styles

It contains validation styles for validating states on form controls(like .has-warning)

It doesn't contain validation styles

custom forms

It doesn't support custom forms

It supports custom forms

buttons

It contains .btn-default and .btn-info classes but .btn-secondary is not found

It contains the .btn-secondary, .btn-light, and .btn-dark classes

outline button

It doesn't contain the outline button

It supports .btn-outline-* classes for adding styles buttons using an outline colour

button sizes

It uses .btn-xs for button sizes

The .btn-sm and .btn-lg are used but .btn-xs class is no longer available

responsive images

It uses .img-responsive class for responsive images

It uses .img-fluid class for responsive images

image alignment

It uses .pull-right, .pull-left for right and left image alignment

It uses .pull-*-right and .pull-*-left for right and left image alignment

block level images

It uses .center-block to align block level images

It uses .m-x-auto to align block level images

Dropdown header

It uses li tags to build dropdowns with .dropdown-header

It uses to h1 - h2 tags to build dropdowns with .dropdown-header

Divider in dropdown

It uses .divider class to the li element to make lists of build dropdowns

It uses .divider class to the div element to make lists of build dropdowns

disable menu items

It uses the .disabled class to the li element to disable menu items

It uses .disabled class to the <a> element to disable menu items

Nav inline

There is no .nav-inline class

It uses the .nav-inline class for specifying navs to be displayed inline

navbar alignment

It uses .navbar-right, .navbar-left for navbar alignment

It uses .mr-auto for navbar alignment

Fixed navbar

It uses .navbar-fixed-top and .navbar-fixed-bottom for setting navbar in top or bottom

It uses .fixed-top and .fixed-bottom for setting navbar in top or bottom

glyphicons

It supports glyphicons

It doesn’t support glyphicons

carousel item

It uses .item class for carousel item

It uses .carousel-item class

affix

It supports affix

It doesn’t support it

Thumbnails

It supports thumbnails

It doesn’t support it

Wells and Panels

It supports both

It doesn’t support it

cards

It doesn’t support it

It supports cards instead of affix, thumbnails, wells and panels

Q21.What are cards in Bootstrap 4?

Bootstrap 4 uses cards by replacing panels, wells, and thumbnails. Bootstrap 4 uses .card and .card-body classes to an element to make container. It adds .card-title to heading elements and It uses .card-text to text elements.

Let’ see code,

<div class="container-fluid">
 <div class="card card-body">
 <h4 class="card-title">Name</h4>
 <p class="card-text">My name is Satyaprakash</p>
 <a href="#" class="btn btn-primary">More Detilas>></a>
 </div>
</div>

Summary

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