In this section, we will learn about Bootstrap and its framework as well as its usage and the concepts that it brings to web design in the Shiny applications. We will also see how to add a theme to a Bootstrap setup.
Bootstrap is an open source toolkit that makes use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is of particular interest to web developers because it enables them to make responsive websites that can seamlessly scale up or down depending on the screen it's viewed on, including PC monitors, tablets, and even mobile phones.
Shiny was built on Bootstrap version 3. However, Bootstrap version 4 is available with minor changes. The main content that attracts Shiny developers about Bootstrap is the grid system.
The grid system is a way of organizing content in a sample format, and is initially done by organizing rows and then by columns. Familiarity with...
