5 Things You No Longer Need JavaScript to Do

Unlocking the Power of HTML and CSS: A Guide to Enhancing Your Web Development Without JavaScript

Overdependence on JavaScript (JS) can sometimes overshadow the powerful capabilities of HTML and CSS in web development. Here are five functionalities where JS can take a back seat:

CSS-Controlled SVG Animations 🎆

Instead of relying on JS, you can create stunning SVG animations with CSS. For instance, to simulate fireworks, use this snippet:

.trail {
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 1 10 5 10 10 5 30 150;
  animation-name: trail;
  animation-timing-function: ease-out;
}

@keyframes trail {
  from,
  to {
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-dashoffset: 80;
  }
  100% {
    stroke-width: 0.5;
    stroke-dashoffset: -150;
  }
}

Observe how stroke-dasharray and animation blend to create the line-drawing effect on SVG paths.

Crafting A Responsive Sidebar with CSS 📑

Create a hover-triggered sidebar using pure CSS:

nav {
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  transition: 0.2s transform;
}

nav:hover,
nav:focus-within {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}