Angular Material or Bootstrap? Stop asking the question!
summary
Argues that combining Bootstrap reboot, grid and utilities with Angular CDK + Material components solves Angular Material’s missing CSS reset, layout and utility gaps. Shows a concrete setup: import reboot, grid and utilities from Bootstrap 4, keep Angular Material for native components and theming, use CDK breakpoint observer for layout and generate utility classes from the theme. Reports this is used across Air France‑KLM projects, eliminates most custom CSS and “works like a charm.”
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:08The Dilemma
- 4:04Bootstrap Overview
- 13:06Angular Material Deep Dive
- 17:54Theming and Components
- 22:57The Pragmatic Approach
- 27:48Conclusion and Q&A
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