In the world of web development, React-Bootstrap is a powerful combination harnessing the capabilities of React with the styling power of Bootstrap. This guide will walk you through using React-Bootstrap, ensuring you’re equipped with the knowledge you need to create responsive web applications.

Understanding Bootstrap Compatibility

React-Bootstrap is designed to be compatible with various Bootstrap versions, and selecting the correct combination is crucial for seamless performance. Below is a handy table detailing the Bootstrap and React-Bootstrap version compatibility:

Bootstrap Version    | React-Bootstrap Version     | Documentation
---------------------|----------------------------|------------------
v5.x                 | 2.x                        | [Link][v5-documentation]
v4.x                 | 1.x (not maintained)       | [Link][v4-documentation]
v3.x                 | 0.33.x (not maintained)    | [Link][v3-documentation]

Migrating Between Versions

If you have a project that requires an upgrade, here are the migration paths:

• From Bootstrap 4 to Bootstrap 5: Check out our docs for the migrating to React-Bootstrap V2.
• From Bootstrap 3 to Bootstrap 4: Refer to the docs for migrating to React-Bootstrap V1.

Setting Up Your Local Environment

Yarn is the preferred package manager for React-Bootstrap. If you haven’t installed it yet, follow these steps:

• First, install Yarn by following the setup instructions here.
• Next, run yarn run bootstrap to install all necessary dependencies.

Testing and Documentation

Once your environment is ready, you can:

• Run tests with yarn test or in watch mode using yarn run tdd.
• Start a local copy of the documentation site with yarn start.
• Build a local copy of the library by executing yarn run build.

Example Projects

If you want to see React-Bootstrap in action, you can explore various examples on CodeSandbox:

• Click here to explore some React-Bootstrap CodeSandbox examples.
• Click here to open a workspace with the React-Bootstrap examples GitHub Repository.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Even the best developers encounter issues. Here are some troubleshooting tips for common problems:

• Version Conflicts: Ensure that the Bootstrap and React-Bootstrap versions you are using are compatible. Refer to the compatibility table above.
• Dependency Issues: If encountering dependency errors, try running yarn install again to rectify issues with missing modules.
• Local Setup Failures: Make sure you follow the local setup instructions accurately, ensuring all installations are completed before running commands.

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Contributions Are Welcome!

If you want to contribute to React-Bootstrap or expand its features, check out the contributing guidelines for more information.

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