Using data-* attributes to expose internal state for stable, declarative testing of web components, avoiding brittle shadow DOM selectors.
A developer discovers a consistent bug in how browser DevTools interpret Shadow DOM CSS specificity, particularly with the :host selector and !important rules.
A guide to resolving compatibility issues between HTMX and Shoelace web components, with a focus on Shadow DOM and event handling.
A technical guide on using CSS @property within Lit web components, including a workaround for shadow DOM limitations.
A technical guide on how to select and control running/paused Web Animations API (WAAPI) animations within Lit web components.
Exploring the creation of a web component for star ratings, comparing approaches to HTML's <meter> element and addressing styling and editability.
Exploring the best HTML and ARIA patterns for accessible button groups, comparing radio buttons vs. buttons with aria-pressed based on expert advice.
A developer shares their experience and challenges creating their first reusable web component for a native sharing button.
A developer's journey of yak shaving leads to creating <md-block>, a new HTML web component for rendering Markdown content.
A technical guide demonstrating how to use the new CSS Container Queries feature within Web Components, including a live bookstore demo.
A developer shares common pitfalls and workarounds when building web components, focusing on DOM structure and semantic HTML.
A tutorial on styling Web Components using external stylesheets, style tags, CSS parts, and slots for encapsulated UI development.
A tutorial on creating basic Web Components, covering setup, Hello World examples, and using ShadowDOM for encapsulation.
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A beginner tutorial on building reusable Web Components (Custom Elements) with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, featuring a dropdown example.
Explains the Shadow DOM, a web technology for creating isolated, encapsulated DOM trees with their own elements and styles.
A monthly roundup of browser updates, developer tools, and web platform changes, including Opera Mini beta, Firefox Developer Edition, and debugging techniques.
Explores the Shadow DOM feature of web components, focusing on its role in style encapsulation and component isolation for web development.
A developer's experience presenting on web accessibility and the Shadow DOM at JSConf Australia 2014, discussing the challenges of integrating accessibility into modern web development.
Explores how Shadow DOM and Web Components impact web accessibility, explaining that assistive technologies interact with the rendered DOM tree.
