WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jan 21, 2026

WeAreDevelopers LIVE – You Don’t Need JavaScript, Modern CSS and More

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Theodore Lefevre

Theodore Lere proves you can ditch JavaScript for complex UI interactions. Learn how modern CSS and semantic HTML natively handle modals and accordions, eliminating unnecessary codebase bloat.

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