Exploring Front-End Web Development

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Creating a Simple Bar Graph with HTML and CSS

Creating a responsive bar graph with just HTML and CSS is simple. By using flexbox for layout and custom properties for bar heights, you can display data without relying on heavy external charting libraries.

Using Anchor Tags Versus Button Tags

When deciding between `<a>` and `<button>` elements, use `<a>` for navigation (links to new pages or sections) and `<button>` for actions (form submission, executing tasks). Avoid mixing purposes, as it leads to unnecessary complexity and potential issues.

Getting the Height of a Hidden Element

Sometimes, we need to animate the height of a hidden element to make it slide open. CSS can handle height animations, but it doesn't support animating to arbitrary heights. By using JavaScript, we can calculate the element’s full height and animate it smoothly.