In the first chapter, we got introduced to the basics of Shiny applications and the various Shiny commands. The layout functions in Shiny describe the different functions that is available in order to review the applications with each of the layouts with the same content. This chapter explains in detail about producing the different layout functions. We will be covering the following topics throughout the chapter:
- Bootstrap and how it works for Shiny
- How to produce layouts using rows and columns
- The different layout functions available with Shiny
- Navigation bar and navigation list layouts
- Using conditional UI elements, as well as how to take control of the UI
