Understanding CSS Navigation Bars

A navigation bar is a user interface element within a webpage that contains links to other sections of the website. It's typically displayed as a horizontal list.

Before styling, create a basic list in HTML. Use the <nav> element with unordered lists (<ul>) and list items (<li>) containing anchor tags (<a>) for links.

Use CSS Flexbox for a responsive navigation bar. It allows space distribution between items in a container and powerful alignment capabilities without using floats.

Enhance user experience with CSS hover effects. Use properties like color, background-color, and transitions for smooth visual feedback when interacting with navigation links.

Media queries make your navigation bar adapt to different screen sizes. Collapse it into a hamburger menu on smaller screens for improved usability.

Create dropdown menus using the :hover pseudo-class. Nest an unordered list within a list item and style it to appear when the user hovers over the parent element.

Ensure your navigation bar is accessible. Use semantic HTML, ARIA roles where appropriate, and ensure keyboard navigation is fully functional.