Question 1

uiv vs BootstrapVue which one should I choose?

Accepted Answer

uiv is lighter and specific to Bootstrap 3, ideal for legacy projects or minimal setups, while BootstrapVue supports Bootstrap 4/5 with more components but a larger bundle. Choose based on your Bootstrap version and bundle size priorities.

Question 2

How to customize uiv components beyond Bootstrap 3 styles?

Accepted Answer

Override Bootstrap 3 CSS classes or use SCSS variables if you have the Bootstrap source. Since uiv relies on external CSS, customizations follow standard Bootstrap practices, but deep component modifications may require forking the library.

Question 3

Does uiv work with Bootstrap 4 or 5?

Accepted Answer

No, uiv is designed exclusively for Bootstrap 3, as stated in the README. For Bootstrap 4 or 5, consider alternatives like BootstrapVue or other Vue libraries that support newer versions.

Question 4

Is uiv good for large-scale Vue applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, due to its lightweight nature and SSR support, but the outdated Bootstrap 3 base might require extra work for modern design systems or accessibility compliance in enterprise settings.

Question 5

How do I install uiv with Vue 3 and Nuxt.js?

Accepted Answer

Install via npm and import in your Vue app, then use with Nuxt.js by configuring it as a plugin. The README provides a quick start, but for Nuxt-specific SSR, ensure compatibility with your version as documentation is minimal.

Question 6

What are the performance trade-offs of using uiv?

Accepted Answer

uiv offers a small bundle size (~20KB gzipped) and tree-shaking, but the external Bootstrap CSS adds overhead. It's faster than jQuery-based Bootstrap but may lag behind pure CSS-in-JS libraries in terms of styling flexibility.

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