How do I build tabs in React?
Hold the active tab index in state, render the active panel, style the active tab differently, and add keyboard navigation between tabs for accessibility. Clicking a tab updates the active index, which changes the rendered panel.
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With controlled state, clear event handlers, loading and disabled states, and accessibility. Buttons, toggles, dropdowns, modals, forms, and tabs all follow the same pattern: state drives what is shown, and events update the state.
Manage open and close state, handle outside click to close, and add keyboard navigation with up and down arrows for accessibility. The list of options renders based on the open state, and selecting an option updates the selected value.
Render on a backdrop, handle escape and backdrop click to close, trap focus within the modal so Tab cycles inside, and return focus to the trigger element on close. This is essential for keyboard and screen reader users.
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