Key Features of Bootstrap 5
- No jQuery Dependency: Bootstrap 5 completely removes jQuery, making it lighter and more JavaScript-native.
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Enhanced Grid System: Includes new grid tier
xxlfor very large screens, along with improved gutter and container options. - Utility API: Customize utilities like margin, padding, text, background, borders, etc., using a new utility API.
- RTL Support: Full Right-to-Left (RTL) language support for better internationalization.
- Updated Form Controls: New and improved form elements with consistent look across browsers.
- CSS Custom Properties: Many Bootstrap components now use CSS variables (custom properties) for easier customization.
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New Components: Includes new components like
accordion,offcanvas,placeholder, etc. - Improved Customization: Better theming support and SCSS-based customization options for power users.
- Responsive Font Sizes (RFS): Automatically scales typography across breakpoints using the RFS engine.
- Dropped Internet Explorer Support: No more IE10/IE11 support, allowing Bootstrap to embrace modern web standards.


