Modern CSS carousels: No JavaScript required

Creating sliders or carousels has traditionally involved complex JavaScript coding and accessibility challenges, but new CSS features are simplifying this process by enabling the development of fully functional CSS-only carousels. Chrome 135 introduces pseudo-elements like ::scroll-button and ::scroll-marker and the pseudo-class :target-current to enhance the functionality and accessibility of carousels. These innovations allow the creation of interactive scroll buttons and visual markers that improve user navigation and representation of scroll progress, resembling a progress bar. Scroll buttons function as native button elements, inheriting default behaviors and styling, while scroll markers provide a focused navigation experience without relying on JavaScript. These enhancements also come with built-in accessibility, ensuring that screen readers can interpret and announce content appropriately. Although currently supported only in Chrome 135+ and Edge 135+, broader browser support is anticipated, showcasing the potential for CSS to advance native styling capabilities further.

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