JSFiddle - React, Tailwind, and code Playground

HTML

<script src="//netdna.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="//netdna.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css">
 <div class="container theme-showcase" role="main">

      <!-- Main jumbotron for a primary marketing message or call to action -->
      <div class="jumbotron">
        <h1>Hello, world!</h1>
        <p>This is a template for a simple marketing or informational website. It includes a large callout called a jumbotron and three supporting pieces of content. Use it as a starting point to create something more unique.</p>
        <p><a href="#" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg" role="button">Learn more &raquo;</a></p>
      </div>
</div>

<div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4">
            <div class="panel panel-default panel-alt">
                <div class="panel-heading">
                    <div class="panel-btns">
                        <a href="" class="panel-close" id='close_button'>&times;</a>
                        <a href="" class="minimize">&minus;</a>
                    </div><!-- panel-btns -->
                    <h5 class="panel-title">Panel As Modal</h5>
                    <p>Easily add panel inside of a modal box.</p>
                </div>
                <div class="panel-body">
            <!--      <a href="modal_pages/modal_panel.php" class="btn btn-primary mr5" data-toggle="modal" data-target=".bs-example-modal-panel">Launch Modal</a> -->  
                       <a href="pages/add_customer.php" class="btn btn-primary mr5" data-toggle="modal" data-target=".bs-example-modal-panel" >Launch Modal</a>   
                </div>
            </div><!-- panel -->
        </div>


<div id="myModal" class="modal fade bs-example-modal-panel" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="myModalLabel" aria-hidden="true">
  <div class="modal-dialog">
    <div class="modal-content"></div>
  </div>
</div>

 <form id="basicForm" action="" class="form-horizontal">
          <div...

JavaScript

jQuery(document).ready(function(){
  //
  $('#myModal').on('hidden.bs.modal', function () {
    alert('modal hidden');
   });
    
    
    jQuery("#basicForm").validate({
      
    highlight: function(element) {
       
      jQuery(element).closest('.form-group').removeClass('has-success').addClass('has-error');
    },
    success: function(element) {
        
      jQuery(element).closest('.form-group').removeClass('has-error');
    }
  });
});