Pikaday: A friendly guide to front-end date pickers
11 days ago
- #web-development
- #accessibility
- #date-picker
- Complex UI like JavaScript date pickers can lead to errors and abandoned forms.
- Native date and time inputs are recommended for simplicity and accessibility.
- Separate inputs or select elements can improve usability for memorable dates.
- Masked inputs with client-side validation offer an alternative to date pickers.
- Range selection is better handled with two inputs instead of a complex calendar widget.
- Radio inputs can simplify date selection when only specific dates are valid.
- Native inputs integrate well with JavaScript frameworks like React.
- Styling native date pickers is limited but ensures familiarity across platforms.
- Accessibility testing is crucial, and overlays are discouraged.
- No universal JavaScript date picker solution exists; simplicity is key.