Welcome to your guide on how to utilize the Kotlin Bootstrap library, a highly experimental tool designed to combine the power of Kotlin development with the intuitive, responsive components of Bootstrap. With this library, you can create web front-ends effectively using the Kobweb framework.

Getting Started

Before diving into the components, you must ensure that you are using the Kobweb framework, as it’s a prerequisite for Kotlin Bootstrap to work properly. Below are the steps to install it:

Install Kotlin Bootstrap

To set up Kotlin Bootstrap within your project, follow these instructions to update your build.gradle.kts files.

• Update your project-level build.gradle.kts file:

repositories {
        maven(url = "https://jitpack.io")
    }

• Update your site module build.gradle.kts file:

kotlin {
        sourceSets {
            val jsMain by getting {
                dependencies {
                    implementation("com.github.stevdza-san:KotlinBootstrap:0.1.5")
                }
            }
        }
    }

Available Components

Kotlin Bootstrap comes with a myriad of components for efficient UI design. Here’s a quick overview:

• Button
• IconButton
• Input
• Dropdown
• TextArea
• Checkbox
• RadioButton
• Switch
• Alert
• Toast
• Modal
• Select
• Range
• Progress
• Spinner
• Tooltip
• Collapse
• Carousel
• Breadcrumb
• Accordion
• NavBar
• Offcanvas
• Badge
• CloseButton
• ColorPicker
• FilePicker
• Pagination

Working with Components

Let’s dive deeper into a couple of components to see how they work. We’ll use the analogy of building a car to explain various components:

Think of the Kotlin Bootstrap components as parts of a car. Just as a car needs wheels, an engine, and a steering wheel to function properly, your web application requires different UI components to work efficiently. Each component serves a special purpose, and while they can be used individually, the best results come from combining them effectively.

Example: Creating Buttons

Below is how you can define a Button component:

BSButton(
    text = "Sign in",
    onClick = { /* handle click */ }
)

For a loading state:

var buttonLoading by remember { mutableStateOf(false) }
BSButton(
    text = "Sign in",
    loading = buttonLoading,
    loadingText = "Please wait...",
    onClick = { buttonLoading = true }
)

As you can see, you’re not just limited to a static button; you can control its state just like controlling the speed of a car using the accelerator.

Troubleshooting

If you’re experiencing issues with your Kotlin Bootstrap setup or any of the components, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Verify that the Kobweb framework is correctly installed.
• Ensure your build.gradle.kts files are properly configured.
• Check if you are using the correct component versions.
• Watch the error messages in your IDE; they often provide hints for fixing issues.

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