Trying out the new Bootstrap 5 with React

Bootstrap 5, now in its alpha release, introduces significant updates including the removal of jQuery and Internet Explorer support, enhanced documentation, custom CSS properties, an expanded color palette, custom icons, and a customizable utilities API. While not yet recommended for production use, the release offers exciting opportunities for developers, particularly in integrating with React projects. The guide illustrates how to set up Bootstrap 5 in a React app, from installation using Yarn and managing Sass, to creating a simple login page and customizing it using Bootstrap's new features. Developers can leverage Bootstrap's custom icons and utilities API to craft tailored UI components, while the inclusion of a custom icons library eliminates the need for third-party icon services. Despite its promising upgrades, users are cautioned to anticipate further updates as it is still in a pre-stable phase.