Dynamic HTML (DHTML) is a combination of technologies used to create interactive and dynamic web content. It’s not a standalone standard or programming language but rather a collection of techniques and tools that work together. DHTML enables websites to update content dynamically and provide interactivity without reloading the entire page.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
Provides the basic structure of the webpage.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Controls the appearance and layout of the webpage. CSS can be dynamically altered to create effects like hover states or style changes.
JavaScript
Adds interactivity and dynamic behavior, such as updating content without a page reload.
DOM (Document Object Model)
A programming interface that allows access to and manipulation of the webpage’s structure. JavaScript interacts with the DOM to change content or add new elements.
Here’s a simple example of a button changing text dynamically:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#text {
color: blue;
font-size: 20px;
}
</style>
<script>
function changeText() {
document.getElementById("text").innerHTML = "Text changed!";
document.getElementById("text").style.color = "red";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="text">Original text</p>
<button onclick="changeText()">Click me</button>
</body>
</html>Nowadays, DHTML has been largely replaced by modern techniques like AJAX and frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js). However, it was a crucial step in the evolution of interactive web applications.
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