Replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS

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This article explains how modern HTML and CSS can handle interactions that previously required JavaScript. It shows examples such as pagination state, popovers, form validation hints, and hover effects using selectors like :has(), popover, popovertarget, and :user-valid/:user-invalid. The piece argues that developers can reduce script usage while improving accessibility and user experience. It also emphasizes that JavaScript is still useful, but not always necessary for basic UI behavior.

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