Bootstrap vs Cro

The web's favorite starter kit meets raku's answer to async chaos. Here's our take.

Bootstrap

Nice Pick

The web's favorite starter kit. Because sometimes you just want your site to look good without reinventing the wheel.

Pros

• Massive component library for rapid prototyping
• Responsive grid system that just works
• Extensive documentation and community support
• Customizable with Sass variables

Cons

• Sites can look generic if not heavily customized
• Bloat from unused CSS if not properly optimized

Cro

Raku's answer to async chaos. Build reactive APIs without the callback hell.

Pros

• Leverages Raku's built-in concurrency for high-performance I/O
• Strong type safety and composability for scalable network services
• Excellent support for real-time features like WebSocket servers

Cons

• Limited ecosystem compared to mainstream frameworks like Node.js or Go
• Requires familiarity with Raku, which has a niche adoption

The Verdict

Use Bootstrap if: You want massive component library for rapid prototyping and can live with sites can look generic if not heavily customized.

Use Cro if: You prioritize leverages raku's built-in concurrency for high-performance i/o over what Bootstrap offers.

The Bottom Line

Bootstrap wins

The web's favorite starter kit. Because sometimes you just want your site to look good without reinventing the wheel.