Learn BULMA with Real Code Examples

Bulma uses a mobile-first responsive design powered by Flexbox.

It provides prebuilt components like buttons, forms, modals, and navbars.

Its modular structure allows developers to import only what they need, keeping projects lightweight.

Responsive columns with `.columns` and `.column`

Utility classes for spacing, colors, and typography

Built-in modifiers for responsive behavior

Sass-based customization

Flexbox-powered layout and alignment

Containers (`.container`)

Columns (`.columns` and `.column`)

Modifiers (`.is-primary`, `.is-flex`, `.is-hidden`) for utilities

Prebuilt components (buttons, cards, navbars)

Responsiveness with breakpoints (`is-mobile`, `is-desktop`)

index.html - main layout

assets/css/ - custom styles or Sass

node_modules/bulma - installed framework

partials/ - reusable components (navbar, footer)

custom.scss - optional theme overrides

Include Bulma CSS in project

Define container and columns layout

Add components like buttons and cards

Apply modifiers for colors, sizes, and responsiveness

Customize using Sass if needed

Beginner: simple responsive page

Intermediate: landing page with multiple sections

Advanced: dashboard with complex layouts

Expert: fully customized theme via Sass

Community: modular Bulma-based applications

Lighter than Bootstrap

No JS dependencies unlike Bootstrap

Flexbox-first layout system

Smaller ecosystem than Bootstrap

Simple syntax for rapid prototyping

2016 – Initial release of Bulma

2017 – Added more components and modifiers

2018 – Flexbox enhancements and improved helpers

2019 – Modular imports and Sass variables refinement

2021 – Current stable version with extensions ecosystem

Columns: Flexbox-based content blocks

Modifiers: classes to adjust style or behavior

Helpers: small utility classes for alignment, spacing

Containers: wrappers for layout

Components: prebuilt UI elements like buttons, cards