Reactive

Using Reactive HTML to Create Better Experiences

Reactive HTML is the practice of linking HTML tags to create interactive experiences for web users. By adding attributes to a tag, you can link the display of elements to various JavaScript events, making the web page more engaging. This allows you to create dynamic and interactive web pages.

The most commonly used reactive HTML feature is the onclick event. Onclick is when you assign a JavaScript function or expression to an HTML tag so that when a user clicks on it, the function or expression will be run. This event is particularly useful if you want to show an element on the page when the user clicks on it.

Another useful reactive HTML feature is the onload event. This event occurs when the page or a specific element of the page is fully loaded. You can use this to assign functions or expressions to the page or element that will run after it has been fully loaded.

The disabled attribute can also be used for reactive HTML purposes. This attribute will disable the element it is applied to. This allows you to dynamically disable or enable certain elements that the user can interact with.

The following are some additional reactive HTML features that you can leverage to create engaging and interactive web pages:

  • The onchange event allows you to assign an expression or function to an HTML element when its value is changed.
  • The onfocus event occurs when the user clicks on an HTML element.
  • The onblur event occurs when the user clicks away from an element.
  • The onmouseover event is activated when the user moves the mouse over an element.
  • The onmouseout event is activated when the user moves the mouse away from the element.
  • The onkeyup event occurs when the user releases a key while typing on an element.
  • The onkeydown event occurs when the user presses a key on an element.

By using reactive HTML tags, you can create interactive experiences for web users and enable them to engage with your web pages in a more enjoyable way.