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I'm surprised they used Bootstrap. Atlassian is big enough to create their own CSS custom framework.
by pier25 3y ago
I'm surprised they used Bootstrap. Atlassian is big enough to create their own CSS custom framework.
- throwaway7c4ffa 3y agoI think they made the right decision. Bootstrap has been around for years and the level of experience they built up has great value. In my view the question is "why shouldn't they build on top of an existing stable base?". If I made that decision for a business, we would have started the discussion there. An argument for creating our own framework would need to convince me of its value to the business. Just because the company has resources to do it, doesn't mean it is the best use of those resources l.
- gjvc 3y agorandom opinions and no due diligence; this exemplifies everything which is wrong with this industry.
- pier25 3y agoBootstrap has many limitations, even when customizing it with SCSS. I went down that road last year and ended up ditching it because there's not enough customization. I can't imagine any company wanting a distinctive design for their components using it.
- rickette 3y agoThis isn't affiliated with Atlassian.
- pier25 3y agoOoooohh now that makes sense. I was on my phone and didn't catch that.
- chrisco255 3y agoThey have their own React component kit: https://atlaskit.atlassian.com/ https://atlaskit.atlassian.com/