Welcome to the guide on creating a simple To-Do List application using JavaScript! This project is perfect for beginners to practice DOM manipulation, event handling, and local storage. Let's dive in!

🧱 Project Structure

Start by setting up the basic files:

  • index.html - The main HTML structure
  • styles.css - For styling the UI
  • script.js - JavaScript logic
to_do_list_structure

✅ Features to Implement

Here's what you'll build step by step:

  1. Input Form � keyboard

    • Add a text input and "Add Task" button
    • Use addEventListener for form submission
  2. Task Display 🖼️

    • Create a list to show tasks dynamically
    • Style each task item with checkboxes and delete buttons
  3. Persistence 🗃️

    • Use localStorage to save tasks between sessions
    • Load tasks on page refresh
  4. UI Enhancements 🎨

    • Add animations for task additions/removals
    • Implement dark mode toggle

🧪 Example Code Snippets

// Save task to localStorage
function saveTasks(tasks) {
  localStorage.setItem('tasks', JSON.stringify(tasks));
}
todo_list_ui_example

🚀 Next Steps

Once completed, you can explore more advanced features like:

  • Filtering tasks by status
  • Adding task priorities
  • Integrating with a backend

Check out our JavaScript tutorial series for more projects!

Let me know if you'd like a downloadable starter template or want to see a live demo! 🌐