This example builds upon the previous one by adding JavaScript to make the hamburger menu interactive.
md:hidden
,
hidden md:flex
) still controls the responsive visibility of the hamburger icon and the full navigation.
hidden
class on the mobile menu (
#mobile-menu-items
) when the hamburger button is clicked.
In this example, the hamburger icon is now functional! When you click it on a small screen, the mobile menu toggles its visibility.
This is achieved using a small JavaScript snippet (included at the bottom of the
<body>
tag). The script listens for clicks on the hamburger button (
#hamburger-button
) and then uses
classList.toggle('hidden')
on the mobile menu container (
#mobile-menu-items
).
Key takeaway: Tailwind handles the "show this on mobile, hide that on desktop" styling. JavaScript handles the "when this is clicked, do that" interactivity. They work together to create a functional responsive menu.
On medium or larger screens, the JavaScript for the hamburger menu is not strictly necessary for display, as Tailwind's responsive classes (
hidden md:flex
for full nav,
md:hidden
for hamburger and mobile menu list) correctly show the full navigation and hide mobile-specific elements.