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1. Introduction to Bootstrap’s JavaScript Plugins

a. Overview

Definition: Bootstrap includes a set of JavaScript plugins that add interactive functionality to components.
Purpose: Enhance user experience with features like modals, tooltips, carousels, collapses, and more.

b. Required Dependencies

Bootstrap 4: Requires jQuery and Popper.js.
Bootstrap 5: Eliminated jQuery dependency; uses vanilla JavaScript.

c. Including Bootstrap JS and Dependencies

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<!-- For Bootstrap 4 -->
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.5.1.slim.min.js" 
  integrity="sha384-DfXdz2htPH0lsSSs5nCTpuj/zy4C+OGpamoFVy38MVBnE+IbbVYUew+OrCXaRkfj" 
  crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/popper.js@1.16.1/dist/umd/popper.min.js" 
  integrity="sha384-9/reFTGAW83EW2RDuULN4J..."
  crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
<script src="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.5.2/js/bootstrap.min.js" 
  integrity="sha384-B0UglyR..."
  crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

<!-- For Bootstrap 5 -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.0/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js" 
  integrity="sha384-kenU1KFdBIe4zVF0s0G1M5b4hcpxyD9F7jL+..."
  crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

2. Implementing Collapse Component

a. Overview

Definition: The collapse component allows for toggling the visibility of content, such as showing or hiding sections.
Use Cases: FAQs, hiding/showing detailed content, mobile navigation menus.

b. Basic Collapse Structure

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<!-- Button to Trigger Collapse -->
<button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseExample">
  Toggle Content
</button>

<!-- Collapsible Content -->
<div class="collapse" id="collapseExample">
  <div class="card card-body">
    This content is hidden by default and can be toggled.
  </div>
</div>

c. Example: FAQ Section with Collapse

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<div class="container mt-4">
  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
  
  <div class="card">
    <div class="card-header" id="headingOne">
      <h5 class="mb-0">
        <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOne">
          What is Bootstrap?
        </button>
      </h5>
    </div>
    
    <div id="collapseOne" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion">
      <div class="card-body">
        Bootstrap is a free and open-source CSS framework directed at responsive, mobile-first front-end web development.
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <!-- Repeat similar structure for more FAQs -->
</div>

3. Implementing Carousel Component

a. Overview

Definition: The carousel component creates a slideshow for cycling through a series of content, typically images or slides of text.
Use Cases: Image galleries, featured content sections, testimonials.

b. Basic Carousel Structure

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<div id="carouselExampleIndicators" class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel">
  <!-- Indicators -->
  <ol class="carousel-indicators">
    <li data-target="#carouselExampleIndicators" data-slide-to="0" class="active"></li>
    <li data-target="#carouselExampleIndicators" data-slide-to="1"></li>
    <li data-target="#carouselExampleIndicators" data-slide-to="2"></li>
  </ol>
  
  <!-- Carousel Items -->
  <div class="carousel-inner">
    <div class="carousel-item active">
      <img src="slide1.jpg" class="d-block w-100" alt="Slide 1">
      <div class="carousel-caption d-none d-md-block">
        <h5>Slide 1 Title</h5>
        <p>Slide 1 Description.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="carousel-item">
      <img src="slide2.jpg" class="d-block w-100" alt="Slide 2">
      <div class="carousel-caption d-none d-md-block">
        <h5>Slide 2 Title</h5>
        <p>Slide 2 Description.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    <!-- More slides as needed -->
  </div>
  
  <!-- Controls -->
  <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleIndicators" role="button" data-slide="prev">
    <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
  </a>
  <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleIndicators" role="button" data-slide="next">
    <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
  </a>
</div>

c. Example: Image Carousel

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<div id="portfolioCarousel" class="carousel slide" data-ride="carousel">
  <!-- Indicators -->
  <ol class="carousel-indicators">
    <li data-target="#portfolioCarousel" data-slide-to="0" class="active"></li>
    <li data-target="#portfolioCarousel" data-slide-to="1"></li>
    <li data-target="#portfolioCarousel" data-slide-to="2"></li>
  </ol>
  
  <!-- Carousel Items -->
  <div class="carousel-inner">
    <div class="carousel-item active">
      <img src="project1.jpg" class="d-block w-100" alt="Project 1">
      <div class="carousel-caption d-none d-md-block">
        <h5>Project One</h5>
        <p>Brief description of Project One.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="carousel-item">
      <img src="project2.jpg" class="d-block w-100" alt="Project 2">
      <div class="carousel-caption d-none d-md-block">
        <h5>Project Two</h5>
        <p>Brief description of Project Two.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div class="carousel-item">
      <img src="project3.jpg" class="d-block w-100" alt="Project 3">
      <div class="carousel-caption d-none d-md-block">
        <h5>Project Three</h5>
        <p>Brief description of Project Three.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <!-- Controls -->
  <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#portfolioCarousel" role="button" data-slide="prev">
    <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
  </a>
  <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#portfolioCarousel" role="button" data-slide="next">
    <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
  </a>
</div>

4. Utilizing Other Bootstrap JavaScript Plugins

a. Tooltips and Popovers

Tooltips: Small hover boxes that provide additional information.

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<button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" title="Tooltip on top">
  Hover me
</button>

<script>
  $(function () {
    $('[data-toggle="tooltip"]').tooltip()
  })
</script>

Popovers: More complex hover boxes with additional content.

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<button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-danger" data-toggle="popover" title="Popover title" data-content="Popover body content is set in this attribute.">
  Click to toggle popover
</button>

<script>
  $(function () {
    $('[data-toggle="popover"]').popover()
  })
</script>

b. Dropdowns and Scrollspy

Dropdowns: Toggleable menus for navigation or additional options.
Scrollspy: Automatically update nav links based on scroll position.

5. Best Practices for Using Bootstrap’s JavaScript Plugins

a. Minimal Custom JavaScript

Leverage Bootstrap’s built-in plugins as much as possible to reduce the need for custom JavaScript.

b. Accessibility Considerations

Ensure interactive components are accessible via keyboard and screen readers.
Use appropriate ARIA attributes provided by Bootstrap.

c. Performance Optimization

Load Bootstrap’s JavaScript at the end of the <body> to improve page load times.
Use only necessary plugins to minimize JavaScript payload.

6. Practical Example: Interactive FAQ with Collapse and Tooltips

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<div class="container mt-4">
  <h2>Interactive FAQ</h2>
  
  <div class="card">
    <div class="card-header" id="faq1">
      <h5 class="mb-0">
        <button class="btn btn-link" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseFAQ1">
          What technologies do you use? <i class="fas fa-question-circle" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="right" title="Click to see more details"></i>
        </button>
      </h5>
    </div>
    
    <div id="collapseFAQ1" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion">
      <div class="card-body">
        I use a variety of technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and backend frameworks like Node.js and Django.
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <!-- Initialize Tooltips -->
  <script>
    $(function () {
      $('[data-toggle="tooltip"]').tooltip()
    })
  </script>
</div>

Day 13: Adding Interactive Components with Bootstrap’s JavaScript Plugins