SMRTR ProgrammingMar 7, 2025Daily.dev

Creating Animated Accordions with the Details Element and Modern CSS

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Modern CSS allows creating fancy accordions without JavaScript using HTML details elements, new CSS properties like interpolate-size and transition-behavior, and the :has() selector. This enables interactive accordions with sliding animations and image transitions, including smooth height changes and automatic image switching based on open state. Although some features are currently Chromium-only, the approach offers progressive enhancement across browsers, simplifying implementation and reducing the need for custom JavaScript.

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