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Relatively New Things You Should Know about HTML with Chris Coyier
Jan 30, 2025
Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen and a front-end web development expert, explores the future of HTML as we approach 2025. He discusses the slow evolution of HTML compared to other technologies like CSS and JavaScript. Coyier emphasizes backward compatibility and highlights new HTML elements that boost accessibility. He introduces web components, including the shadow DOM, and explains how they can coexist with frameworks like React. Additionally, he covers the 'inert' attribute for improved user accessibility in modals.
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Quick takeaways
- HTML evolves slowly compared to CSS and JavaScript due to its foundational role, emphasizing the need for backward compatibility.
- New elements like the 'search' tag and the 'inert' attribute improve accessibility and UX while enhancing developers' coding efficiency.
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The Evolving Nature of HTML
HTML tends to evolve more slowly than other web technologies like CSS and JavaScript due to its foundational role in web development. Every website relies on HTML, making backward compatibility and stability essential. This cautious pace is akin to the concept of 'pace layers,' where the core components of technology change less frequently to avoid breaking existing systems. While HTML sees fewer changes, it remains critical in the web development ecosystem, as all new features must ensure they do not disrupt the foundational structure of the web.
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