Mark Dotto Blog
FreeDesigner, developer, and advisor – creator of Bootstrap
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About Mark Dotto Blog
Mark Otto's personal blog and portfolio, featuring design deep dives, technical write-ups, and a showcase of his open source projects (including Bootstrap and Bootstrap Icons). The site also documents his professional experience as a designer, developer, and advisor who has worked at GitHub, Twitter, and other leading tech companies, and his current work on Pierre.
Key Features
Blog with design deep dives and technical write-ups
Portfolio of professional work and open source projects
Showcases projects like Bootstrap, Bootstrap Icons, Code Guide, and config
Includes an About page detailing career history and experience
Built with Astro and hosted on Vercel
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Written by a highly respected designer and developer (creator of Bootstrap)
- Offers practical, real-world technical content and design lessons
- Showcases a wide range of projects from open source to commercial products
- Transparent about tools and workflow (e.g., Astro, Vercel, Config repo)
Cons
- Personal blog – not a tool or application with interactive features
- Content may not be updated on a fixed schedule
- No search or categorization beyond the blog archive
Best For
Learning about web development and design from an experienced practitionerFollowing the work and projects of Mark OttoGaining insights into open source project creation and maintenanceExploring case studies of design and development at companies like GitHub and Twitter
FAQ
What is this site built with?
The site is built with Astro and hosted on Vercel. It was previously built on Jekyll and hosted on GitHub Pages.
Who runs this blog?
Mark Otto, a designer, developer, and advisor known for creating Bootstrap and working at companies like GitHub, Twitter, Vercel, and Zed.
Can I reuse the design or code from this site?
No, the design and code powering this site are not available for re-use or purchase.
How can I contact Mark Otto?
You can email him at markdotto at gmail dot com.