The article discusses techniques for hiding elements that require JavaScript on a website when JavaScript is disabled, emphasizing the use of the `<noscript>` tag and a special class, `d-js-required`, to manage visibility. It outlines various approaches, comparing their efficiency and maintainability, ultimately recommending a simplified method to enhance user experience without cluttering the code.
Understanding how websites behave without JavaScript is crucial for accessibility and resilience. The article discusses potential failures of JavaScript, the importance of progressive enhancement, and strategies for informing users when JavaScript is essential for page functionality.