Introduction

Building a todo list is a great project for anyone looking to improve their JavaScript skills. In this post, we'll walk through how to create a functional todo list using only JavaScript—no frameworks, no libraries, just pure JS.

Why Build a Todo List?

• It's a classic beginner-friendly project.

• Helps you understand DOM manipulation.

• Great for practicing event handling.

• Easy to expand with new features later.

Step 1: Setting Up the HTML

Start with a simple HTML structure with:

• An input field to enter tasks.

• A button to add tasks.

• A container to display the list of todos.

Step 2: Adding JavaScript

We'll interact with the DOM to:

• Capture user input.

• Append new tasks to the list.

• Mark tasks as completed.

• Remove tasks.

Use event listeners for button clicks and keyboard events like pressing Enter.

Step 3: Enhancing User Experience

Add features like:

• Striking through completed items.

• Clear all completed tasks.

• Save tasks to localStorage so they persist across sessions.

Final Thoughts

Building a todo list with just JavaScript is a valuable exercise for developers and tech creators. It reinforces core concepts you'll use in bigger projects. Plus, it's a great addition to your blogging portfolio if you're sharing your learning journey.

Happy coding!