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Re:If you want to create a button from scratch, you must fir... by Cthulhu_ on Thursday July 16, 2026 @03:17AM (#48931292)
> This is really an Apple thing, rigidly enforcing whatever their current OS aesthetic looks like.

It's not just that I think, using their native components also ensures accessibility and consistent UX throughout different apps, which is a huge benefit to e.g. screen reader users. Everyone else - especially web interface builders, especially if they eschew just using native elements - reinvents the wheel and considers accessibility as an afterthought.

At least we have laws now that mandate accessible websites for corporates, in addition to government sites.

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Re:If you want to create a button from scratch, you must fir... by z3t4 on Thursday July 16, 2026 @05:32AM (#48932264)
most web elements are actually native components. The advantage to letting the device/OS decide how the components work is that say a handheld device will handle the drop-down select-box in their own way, allowing for new devices to improve the user experience.
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