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JavaScript
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is one of the three core web languages (along with HTML and CSS). It is primarily executed on the client-side (the user's browser) and handles everything related to interactivity.
Why JavaScript Matters in Webflow Development?
While Webflow is a no-code platform, custom JavaScript is essential for Enterprise Webflow Development and building powerful applications (like those with Wized).
- Advanced Functionality: It enables features like complex calculators, custom search filters, and unique Microinteractions that cannot be achieved with HTML and CSS alone.
- Integration: It facilitates complex data exchange with external services and Backend systems using API (Application Programming Interface) calls.
- Performance: Writing optimized, non-render-blocking JS is critical for achieving a high Page Speed and Lighthouse Score.
Example from Flowtrix Projects
Flowtrix uses clean, minimal JavaScript to implement custom features and advanced Interaction Design on our Webflow projects. We strictly adhere to Performance best practices, ensuring any custom JS for Form Validation or Dynamic Content loading is non-render-blocking, guaranteeing a fast and fluid User Experience (UX) for high-end SaaS websites.
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