Introduction
Overview
Key Features
Why LiteStrap?
Getting Started
Installation Guide
Setting Up Your First Project
Basic Usage Examples
Core Concepts
How LiteStrap Works?
CSS and JS Integration
Understanding Modular Design
Utility Classes
Resetting Styles
Utility Functions
Typography and Fonts
Spacing and Sizing
Layout and Positioning
Containers
Grid System: Columns and Rows
Positioning and Alignment
Flexcards and Tabs
Colors and Themes
Color Palettes
Themes
Dynamic Color Utilities
Navigation Components
Navigation Bar
Side Menu
Interactive Components
Buttons and Interactions
Scroll and Page Control
Togglers and Interactive Elements
Forms and Input Elements
Form Styling
Input Enhancements and Validation
Animations and Effects
Predefined Animations
Custom Effects
Content Presentation
Full Page Scroll
Backgrounds
Panels
Tabs
Toasts and Alerts
Additional Components
Off-canvas Elements
Footer Design
Debugging Utilities
Advanced Topics
Customizing LiteStrap for Your Project
Integrating Other Libraries
Accessibility Best Practices
Examples and Tutorials
Sample Projects
Step-by-Step Tutorials for Common Use Cases
Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Fixes
Tips for Debugging
Contributing to LiteStrap
How to Get Involved
Reporting Issues and Feature Requests
License and Credits
License Information
Acknowledgements and Credits
Attribution

Core Concepts

How LiteStrap Works

LiteStrap is built with modularity and simplicity in mind. The framework is composed of individual CSS and JavaScript modules that can be included as needed. This allows developers to include only the parts of LiteStrap that are necessary for their project, keeping overall footprint small and efficient.

CSS and JavaScript Integration

LiteStrap's power lies in the seamless integration of CSS and JavaScript. The CSS provides the base styles and utility classes, while the JavaScript components add interactivity and enhanced functionality. This combination allows you to easily create responsive and dynamic interfaces without needing to write extensive custom code.

For instance, you can use CSS utility classes to handle layout and spacing while leveraging JavaScript modules like LSTogglers or LSScrollPage to create smooth scrolling effects or interactive elements. This interplay between CSS and JavaScript is at the heart of LiteStrap's core conepts.

Understanding Modular Design

One of the key features of LiteStrap is its modular design. Each component - wheter it is a button, a navigation bar, or a tab panel - is encapsulated in its own CSS and JavaScript file. This means you can pick and choose which parts of the framework to use in your project, helping you to avoid unnecessary bloat and keep your codebase as clean as possible.

For example, if your project only required a simple navigation bar and a few buttons, you can include just the revelant CSS and JavaScript files, without loading the entire framework. This modularity also makes it easy to update or replace components without affecting the rest of your project. Obviously, you are free to use whole framework's code loading minified version of CSS/JS file. Also, for basic projects there is usually no need to use JavaScript at all - it all really depends of your needs.