Making dropdown menus with CSS
Blog post from LogRocket
The article provides a comprehensive guide on creating visually appealing and accessible dropdown menus using CSS and JavaScript. It begins with CSS-only techniques, like using the :focus, :focus-within pseudo-classes, and a checkbox hack to toggle dropdown visibility, before addressing the limitations of CSS with JavaScript for more dynamic interactions. The guide emphasizes designing for various screen sizes and enhancing accessibility through semantic HTML and ARIA attributes, ensuring compatibility with screen readers and browsers like Safari. It also covers how to integrate dropdowns within navigation bars, using CSS media queries for responsive designs, and optimizing for SEO by ensuring proper link structures. Additionally, the article discusses customizing dropdown elements with CSS pseudo-classes and enhancing user experience with smooth transitions and visual effects.