Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners on how to create an interactive To-Do List with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
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3 min readNov 25, 2023
Creating a To-Do List is a great way to learn the fundamental elements of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This tutorial is designed to help beginners through the process of building a simple yet functional To-Do List.
Throughout this guide, you’ll obtain practical knowledge of fundamental web development principles in a step-by-step approach. At the end of the guide, a CodePen link to the final project will be provided. Let’s get started!
What You’ll Build
A To-Do List application that allows users to:
- Add new tasks,
- Mark tasks as completed.
Tools Required
- Text editor (like Visual Studio Code, or Atom),
- Web browser.
Step 1: HTML Setup
Create an HTML file index.html and set up the basic structure:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Simple To-Do List</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<h1>My To-Do List</h1>
<input type="text" id="newTask" placeholder="Add a new task">
<button…
