Have you ever wanted to create a website urgently and you want it to be responsive? CSS frameworks helps are tools(packages) which have already written CSS that can be used on your website.In simple terms, a CSS framework is a collection of CSS style-sheets that are prepped and ready to use. Today we will be discussing about the pros and cons of popular CSS frameworks. This list is prepared carefully from some trusted sources.
1. Bootstrap
Bootstrap is the world’s best CSS framework with large community support. This framework is built in HTML, SASS, and JavaScript. It is so easy to use and add to your project. It contains CSS and JavaScript based design. It is used to build responsive mobile first websites.
Pros of Using Bootstrap
Saves time
Responsiveness
Excellent grid system
Beginner friendly
Helps to avoid cross-browser bugs
Cons of using Bootstrap
Every bootstrap website looks the same without style customization
Heavy and may cause your website to be slow
Lot of components and class names to learn
2. Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework packed with classes that can be composed to build any design, directly in your markup. It does not come with pre defined components.You don't have to leave your HTML.
Pros of using Tailwind CSS
Simpler CSS
Fast
Responsiveness
Customizable
Light
Cons of using tailwind CSS
Lots of components and class names to learn
Mix HTML and CSS
Lots of names while customizing thereby wasting time
3. Materialize CSS
Materialize CSS is a responsive front-end framework based on the material design with collections of UI-components with minimal effects on which users can easily attract.
Pros of using Materialize
Google material design
Beautiful UI
Responsiveness
Easy to use
Great grid system
Cons of using Materialize
Sometimes does not handle certain nesting of elements properly giving your website a weird look
Does not support old browsers
Seems its is not being maintained
4. Foundation
Foundation is an advanced frontend CSS framework, built-in HTML, CSS, SASS, and JavaScript. It is also a mobile first-approach CSS framework.
Pros of using Foundation
Customizable
Fast
Easy setup
Light
Smooth Animation
Cons of using Foundation
Not beginner friendly
Lack of support
Note: There is no best framework, it depends on your preference. Do not use the famous framework, but use the one suitable for the job and the one you can work with.
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