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Best CSS Frameworks For Web Developers

I. Bootstrap

Bootstrap is considered to be one of the best CSS frameworks due to its responsive design. HTML, SASS, and JavaScript are all configured into the Bootstrap framework.

Learn it here: Bootstrap CSS

II. Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that is different from other best CSS frameworks like Bulma, and Bootstrap where you get pre-designed components, which you can use as a base for further development.

Learn it here: Tailwind CSS

III. Bulma CSS

Bulma is another best CSS Framework based on flexbox. It is a 100% responsive open-source CSS library. Bulma utilizes a system known as tiles to build grids, which makes the page sleek and smooth.

Learn it here: Bulma CSS

IV. Pure CSS

Pure CSS is built on Normalize.css and developed by Yahoo. It comprises a set of small, responsive CSS modules that you can use in every web project.

Learn it here: Pure CSS

V. Skeleton CSS

Skeleton is a super-light or boilerplate CSS framework designed for the development of responsive and mobile friendly websites. Skeleton includes all of the standard components for responsive web design, such as the grid, aside from its small size.

Learn it here: Skeleton CSS

VI. Foundation CSS

Foundation is yet another one of the best CSS frameworks. It is a sophisticated frontend CSS framework that includes HTML, CSS, SASS, and JavaScript. Foundation is developed with a mobile-first approach and is highly responsive.

Learn it here: Foundation CSS

VII. Materialize CSS

Materialize CSS also comes under the category of best CSS frameworks. It is a CSS UI component library developed by Google with CSS, JavaScript and HTML. It is also known as Material Design.

Learn it here: Materialize CSS

VIII. Semantic UI

Semantic UI is another good CSS framework. It contains pre-built semantic components that are super helpful in creating a beautiful and responsive layout using human-friendly HTML syntax.

Learn it here: Semantic UI

IX. UIKit

UIKit is regarded as one of the best CSS frameworks. It is a lightweight, open-source and modular front-end framework for developing fast and powerful web interfaces. UIKit framework is simple to learn and is used to build user interfaces for iOS and Android-based web.

Learn it here: UIKit

X. Tachyons

Tachyons is a lightweight, responsive CSS toolkit (utility first design) that claims to be ‘built for designing’. Going by the name ‘Tachyons’ means ‘a hypothetical particle that travels faster than light.

Learn it here: Tachyons

This are recommendations from my personal experience and everyone can have a slightly different one. Opinions are highly welcome.

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Andrew Baisden

So much choice out there but Bootstrap and Tailwind get the most conversation.

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BiKodes

That is true