CSS :has() in Production: 6 Selectors That Replaced JavaScript Across My Sites
The CSS :has() pseudo-class, now widely supported, allows developers to style parent elements based on their children's states. This capability has enabled the removal of JavaScript for common UI tasks like form validation styling and navigation highlighting. By leveraging :has() with other CSS features such as :user-invalid and aria-current, developers can achieve dynamic styling with pure CSS, leading to faster and more efficient user interfaces. AI
IMPACT Enables more efficient web development by reducing reliance on JavaScript for dynamic styling.