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Just use a button

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285 points moebrowne | 2 comments | 31 Oct 25 16:59 UTC | HN request time: 0.397s | source
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flemhans ◴[31 Oct 25 17:49 UTC] No.45774727[source]▶
Why is the <div> option proposed by anyone in the first place?
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1. cferdinandi ◴[31 Oct 25 19:45 UTC] No.45775944[source]▶
The most common reason I've seen is whining about having to override default button styles.
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2. no_wizard ◴[31 Oct 25 20:37 UTC] No.45776436[source]▶
I too have encountered this reasoning.

Then I write some basic CSS and show them they have nothing to fear.

Yet, I still remain irritated beyond belief that its such a common thing. In 2025. Hell, in 2017!

I don't know what to do about it, other than constantly remind people about things, but it gets tiring.

Though, its a great interview question. Its a quick way to understand if someone knows the fundamentals or not.

Kinda like how people got ".bind" wrong on functions for years.