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πŸš€ How to Create a Dark Mode Switch with HTML, CSS & JavaScript

Want to add a Dark Mode feature to your website? πŸŒ™βœ¨
In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to create a Dark Mode Toggle using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while also saving user preferences with local storage for a seamless experience!

πŸ“Œ What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial

βœ… Create a Dark Mode Switch πŸŽ›οΈ
βœ… Style the dark & light themes using CSS 🎨
βœ… Toggle between themes using JavaScript ⚑
βœ… Save user preferences with local storage πŸ’Ύ

⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation

⏱ 0:00 – Introduction
⏱ 0:26 – Create the structure of the theme switch button
⏱ 1:00 – Style the theme switch container
⏱ 2:46 – Write JavaScript to switch between light & dark mode
⏱ 4:40 – Hide & show the theme button dynamically

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functional Dark Mode toggle that remembers user preferences and works across all modern browsers! πŸŒ‘πŸ’»

🎯 Practical Project: What You’ll Build

This tutorial will guide you to:
βœ” Implement a Dark Mode switch with smooth transitions
βœ” Use local storage to keep user preferences saved
βœ” Enhance UI/UX by allowing theme customization
βœ” Improve website accessibility for users who prefer dark themes
βœ” Apply best practices for modern web design

πŸ’‘ Whether you're building a personal blog, a portfolio, or a business website, this feature will make your site more user-friendly and customizable! πŸš€

πŸ“’ Why Watch This Tutorial?

🎨 Beginner-friendly & straight to the point
πŸ–Œ Covers key frontend skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
πŸ”₯ Teaches real-world UI/UX design improvements
πŸ’‘ Enhances accessibility & improves user experience

πŸŽ₯ Watch the Full Tutorial Here ⬇️

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🏷 Topics & Tags
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