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How to use bootstrap-vue: what it was and where to go now

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BootstrapVue was an open-source component library that added Bootstrap-styled UI pieces such as forms, tables and modals to Vue.js apps. The README for this repository now says only that the project has moved to bootstrap-vue-next, so it gives no install steps or usage instructions of its own. This guide explains what the project was, who might still be working with it, and where to go for the maintained version.

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Quick start

  1. 1Confirm the project has moved. Open the bootstrap-vue/bootstrap-vue README and note the line stating the project moved to bootstrap-vue-next.
  2. 2Open the maintained repository. Go to github.com/bootstrap-vue-next/bootstrap-vue-next, which is the repository the README points to.
  3. 3Read the current documentation. Use the homepage at bootstrap-vue-next.github.io/bootstrap-vue-next to find the maintained docs and install instructions.
  4. 4Check your Vue version. Confirm whether your app is on Vue 2 or Vue 3, since this repository's README does not mention Vue 3 support.
  5. 5Plan the migration. List the BootstrapVue components your app uses and check each one against the bootstrap-vue-next documentation.

What BootstrapVue was

BootstrapVue added Bootstrap-styled components, including forms, tables and modals, to Vue.js applications. It was aimed at developers who wanted Bootstrap's look and components inside a Vue app without building each one from scratch.

This repository's README does not describe current features, so treat the list above as a summary of the project's purpose rather than a full feature reference.

Where the project lives now

The README for bootstrap-vue/bootstrap-vue states that the project has moved. The new home is the bootstrap-vue-next repository, which is the one to use for new work.

The project's homepage listed in the repository metadata is bootstrap-vue-next.github.io/bootstrap-vue-next. Use that address to find the maintained documentation.

  • Maintained repository: github.com/bootstrap-vue-next/bootstrap-vue-next
  • Homepage: bootstrap-vue-next.github.io/bootstrap-vue-next

Who should still read this repository

This repository is most relevant to developers maintaining an existing Vue 2 app that already uses BootstrapVue. It is also useful if you want the history of the project before moving to bootstrap-vue-next.

The README does not mention Vue 3 support. If you need current Vue 3 support, do not rely on this repository.

  • Existing Vue 2 app already using BootstrapVue: read the code here and plan a migration.
  • Researching the project's history: this repository is the record of the original work.
  • New projects: start with bootstrap-vue-next instead.

Migrate to bootstrap-vue-next

The source does not include migration steps, so this guide cannot list them. The practical starting point is to read the bootstrap-vue-next documentation linked from its repository and homepage, then compare your app's BootstrapVue components against what that documentation covers.

Keep the old version pinned until your migration is tested, so an unplanned change does not break a working app.

What people use it for

  • Maintaining an older Vue 2 app that was built with BootstrapVue components such as forms, tables and modals.
  • Reviewing the original project's history before deciding on a migration path.
  • Starting a new Vue project that needs Bootstrap-styled components, using bootstrap-vue-next instead of this repository.

Frequently asked questions

Is bootstrap-vue still maintained?

The README says the project has moved to bootstrap-vue-next. This repository does not describe ongoing development, so use the new repository for maintained work.

How do I install bootstrap-vue?

This repository's README lists no install commands. For new projects, the README points to bootstrap-vue-next, so follow the install instructions in that project's documentation.

Is bootstrap-vue free to use?

The repository is licensed under MIT, which is a permissive open-source licence. Check the LICENSE file in the repository for the full terms.

Does bootstrap-vue support Vue 3?

The README does not mention Vue 3 support. If you need Vue 3, use bootstrap-vue-next, which is the project the README points to.

What is the alternative to bootstrap-vue?

The comparable project listed for this repository is bootstrap-vue-next. It is the maintained successor that the README directs users to.

Why does the bootstrap-vue README have so little content?

The README is short because the project moved. It contains only a notice pointing to the new repository, so it does not document features or usage.

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Our verdict

Use this repository if you maintain an existing BootstrapVue app and need to understand the original project or plan a move. For new projects, or any app that needs current Vue 3 support, use bootstrap-vue-next instead.

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