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dotnetcore/bootstrapblazor

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TLDR

A library of ready-made UI components for Microsoft Blazor that combines Bootstrap's visual style with C#-first development, so .NET developers can build business web apps with buttons, tables, forms, and dialogs without writing JavaScript or designing from scratch.

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    What it does
      Pre-built Blazor components
      Bootstrap visual style
      No JavaScript needed
      Enterprise UI patterns
    Tech Stack
      C#
      Blazor
      Bootstrap
      NuGet
    Use Cases
      Business dashboards
      Admin forms and tables
      Enterprise web apps
    Setup
      NuGet package
      Layout file references
      Service registration
      CLI scaffold template
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Build an internal business dashboard in C# using Blazor without writing any JavaScript or creating UI designs from scratch.

USE CASE 2

Create data-heavy admin forms and tables using ready-made Bootstrap Blazor components with a consistent look.

USE CASE 3

Scaffold a new Blazor project with the library pre-configured using the CLI template so you can start building immediately.

Tech stack

C#.NETBlazorBootstrapNuGet

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires adding a NuGet package, referencing bundled CSS and JS in layout files, and registering the service in the app startup.

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In plain English

Bootstrap Blazor is a collection of ready-made interface components for building web applications with Microsoft's Blazor framework. Blazor lets C# developers write web front ends without writing JavaScript, and Bootstrap is a widely used visual design system. This library combines the two, giving developers a set of pre-built buttons, tables, forms, dialogs, and other interface elements they can use immediately rather than building from scratch. The library is aimed at teams building internal business tools or enterprise applications where you want a polished, consistent look without designing every screen yourself. It supports both Blazor Server (where the app runs on the server and sends updates to the browser) and Blazor WebAssembly (where the app runs directly in the browser). It also targets the current and recent .NET runtime versions. Getting started requires installing the NuGet package, adding a few lines to your project's layout files, referencing the bundled CSS and JavaScript, and registering the service in the application startup file. From there you can use the components directly in your Razor markup with straightforward tag syntax. The README shows a minimal button example that updates displayed text when clicked. If you prefer to start from a blank project, there is a command-line template you can install that scaffolds a new application with the library already wired in. A live demo site at blazor.zone shows the components in action. The project is part of the .NET Foundation, which means it follows a formal open-source governance structure and code of conduct. Contributions follow a standard fork-and-pull-request workflow. JetBrains provides tooling support under their open-source sponsorship program.

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Prompt 1
Show me how to install Bootstrap Blazor and add a searchable, paginated data table to a Blazor Server app in C#.
Prompt 2
How do I scaffold a new Blazor WebAssembly project with Bootstrap Blazor already wired in using the dotnet CLI template?
Prompt 3
How do I use Bootstrap Blazor's dialog component to show a confirmation popup before deleting a record?
Prompt 4
What's the difference between using Bootstrap Blazor on Blazor Server vs Blazor WebAssembly, and which should I choose for an internal business tool?
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