Dashboard structure
A professional dashboard should be easy to scan, responsive, and predictable. This tutorial explains how to structure a dark sidebar, white content area, topbar, cards, tables, and chart sections using Bootstrap 5.
Layout checklist
- Keep navigation stable.
- Use consistent card spacing.
- Separate metrics from operational tables.
- Make mobile stacking deliberate.
Practice task
Create a dashboard with four metric cards, a chart panel, and a recent activity table.