What is jumbotron?

A "jumbotron" typically refers to:

  1. Large Display Screens: The term "jumbotron" is most commonly associated with large video screens used at sports stadiums, concert venues, and other public events. Originally a brand name for a type of large-screen television developed by Sony, the term has become synonymous with any large, electronically-controlled screen used to display videos, animations, or other digital content.

  2. Bootstrap Web Framework: In web development, "jumbotron" is a class within the Bootstrap framework, a popular toolkit for developing responsive and mobile-first websites. In this context, a jumbotron is a large, attention-grabbing component typically used to showcase key content, such as a main headline or a call-to-action, on a webpage. It is usually a big area with a simple message and some styling to make it stand out from the rest of the content.

  3. Branding and Marketing: In branding terms, using a "jumbotron" can also refer to using a prominently displayed front-page message or feature meant to attract attention to an important aspect of a product, service, or event.

In all these usages, the central theme of a jumbotron is its ability to stand out and capture attention due to its large size and prominent positioning.