Build an image carousel from scratch with vanilla JavaScript

Carousels are vital elements in web design for showcasing multiple pieces of content efficiently in limited spaces. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to building a feature-rich, accessible image carousel using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, emphasizing the benefits of custom solutions over prebuilt ones to avoid code bloat and dependencies. It covers the process of creating and structuring the carousel, styling with CSS, and adding functionality with JavaScript, including navigation controls, pagination, autoplay, and keyboard navigation for improved accessibility. The tutorial also highlights the importance of accessibility features like ARIA attributes and offers strategies for maintaining clean, maintainable code by detaching event listeners to prevent memory leaks. Additionally, it discusses enhancing the carousel with features such as autoplay and keyboard controls, ensuring a smooth user experience and adaptability for various content types without relying on bulky libraries.