SMRTR ProgrammingDec 28, 2025Hacker News

Replacing JavaScript with Just HTML

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JavaScript has long handled interactive web features like accordions and navigation menus, but modern HTML and CSS now offer native alternatives that reduce code complexity and improve performance. New HTML elements like `<details>` for expandable content, `<datalist>` for search suggestions, and popover attributes for modals can replace JavaScript solutions, allowing browsers to download less code while freeing JavaScript for more complex tasks.

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