Harnessing Customized Built-in Elements: Empowering Component-Based Software Engineering and Design Systems with HTML5 Web Components

Abstract

Customized built-in elements in HTML5 significantly transform web development. These elements enable developers to create unique HTML components tailored with specific design and purpose. Customized built-in elements enable developers to address the unique needs of web applications more quickly, supporting consistent user interfaces and experiences across diverse digital platforms. This study investigates the role of these features in Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE) and Design Systems, emphasizing the benefits of code modularity, reusability, and scalability in web development. Customized built-in elements enable developers to address the unique needs of web applications more quickly, supporting consistent user interfaces and experiences across diverse digital platforms. The paper also discusses the difficulties and concerns that must be addressed when creating customized built-in elements, such as browser compatibility, performance optimization, accessibility, security, styling, and interoperability. It emphasizes the importance of standardization, developer tooling, and community interaction in order to fully realize the potential of these features. Looking ahead, customized built-in elements have potential in a variety of applications, including the Internet of Things (IoT), e-commerce, and educational technologies. Their incorporation into Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) is expected to further improve web experiences. While obstacles remain, the article concludes that HTML5 customized built-in elements are a driver for web development innovation, allowing the production of efficient, adaptive, and user-centric web applications in an ever-changing digital context.

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“…Furthermore, updating existing digital assets to match the revised requirements may provide technological challenges, particularly for sophisticated systems or outdated applications [19]. The foundation of application architecture on HTML native elements and Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE),plus the organizational culture's resistance to change may prevent the seamless adoption of WCAG 2.1 recommendations [32]. Furthermore, ensuring that all team members have a thorough understanding of the new criteria may take time and effort [5].…”