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Sudhanshu Gaikwad
Sudhanshu Gaikwad

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How to Install Bootstrap in React JS A Step-by-Step Guide.

Bootstrap **is a powerful, open-source **front-end framework designed to streamline the development of responsive and mobile-first web projects. Developed by Twitter, it offers a collection of pre-styled HTML, CSS, and JavaScript components, making it easier for developers to create clean, modern interfaces quickly.

Step 1: Create a React Application
If you don’t already have a React application, you can create one using Create React App. Open your terminal and run the following command:

npx create-react-app myapp
cd myapp
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Step 2: Install Bootstrap
There are two main ways to install Bootstrap in a React project: using npm (Node Package Manager) or including it via a CDN (Content Delivery Network). We’ll cover both methods.

npm install bootstrap
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Step 3: Import Bootstrap CSS file in your src/App.js:

import React from 'react';
import 'bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css'; // Import Bootstrap CSS
import 'bootstrap/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min'; // Import Bootstrap JS

const App = () => {
  return (
    <div className="container">
      <h1 className="my-4">Hello, Sudhanshu..!</h1>
      <button className="btn btn-primary">Click Me</button>
    </div>
  );
};

export default App;
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Step 4: Use Bootstrap Components in Your React App
Now that Bootstrap is installed, you can start using its components in your React app. Here’s an example of how to use a Bootstrap button:

import React from 'react';

const Home= () => {
  return (
    <div className="container">
      <h1 className="my-4">This is a Home Page ...!</h1>
      <button className="btn btn-primary">Home Page</button>
    </div>
  );
};

export default Home;
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Step 5: Run your React application:
Start your React app by running:

npm start
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