How to Build an Expandable Sidebar Using HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

A webpage section featuring a sidebar layout

Welcome to the Expandable Sidebar Project! This project demonstrates a sleek, modern, expandable sidebar navigation system using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is designed to enhance the user experience with a smooth, responsive layout and intuitive navigation. Whether you are building a dashboard, a personal website, or an interactive web application, this project provides a solid foundation for a versatile and user-friendly interface.

Objective Of Expandable Sidebar

The objective of this guide is to provide a comprehensive tutorial on building an expandable sidebar using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. To begin with, you will learn how to create the basic structure of the sidebar with HTML. Subsequently, the guide will cover styling the sidebar with CSS to ensure it is visually appealing and responsive. Additionally, you will discover how to implement interactive functionality using JavaScript, allowing the sidebar to expand and collapse smoothly. By following these steps, you will gain practical skills in web development, enabling you to enhance the usability and design of your websites with dynamic sidebar features.

Project Functionality

  • Technology Use: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript
  • External Resources: Remixicon, Google Fonts
  • Responsive: Yes

Source Code & Live Demo

To use this project source code effectively:

  • Source Code: You can obtain the complete source code by copying the code provided below.
  • Download: You can download the source code by clicking the Source Code button below to get a ZIP file of the project. Extract the contents to your desired directory.
  • Open the Project: Open the project folder using a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE) like Visual Studio Code.
  • Modify and Experiment: Customize the content, styles, and functionalities to suit your preferences. Experiment with different design elements and JavaScript interactions to enhance your learning.

Code & Preview

See the Pen expandable sidebar html, css, js by Mamun Hossain (@Mamun-Hossain-the-bold) on CodePen.

Download Code & Demo

you can download the source code files for free by clicking the Source Code button. Additionally, you can edit and view a live demo by clicking the Edit With Codepen button below.

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