How to Create a Dynamic Product Filter with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Filtering products dynamically enhances user experience, making it easier for customers to browse an online store. In this tutorial, we’ll build a simple and interactive product filter using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional category-based filtering system that improves navigation and usabilityโ€”ideal for e-commerce websites! ๐Ÿš€


๐Ÿš€ What Youโ€™ll Learn

โœ… Structuring a product listing page with HTML ๐Ÿ“„
โœ… Styling the product grid and buttons with CSS ๐ŸŽจ
โœ… Implementing category-based filtering with JavaScript โšก
โœ… Adding hover effects and transitions for an interactive feel ๐Ÿ”ฅ
โœ… Making the filter responsive for all screen sizes ๐Ÿ“ฑ


๐Ÿ“Œ Step 1: Setting Up the HTML

First, weโ€™ll create the HTML structure for the product listing page. This includes:

  • A title section
  • Category filter buttons
  • A product grid where items are assigned a data-category attribute

๐Ÿ“„ index.html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Product Filter</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
    <div class="container">
        <h2>Product Filter</h2>
        <div class="filter-buttons">
            <button onclick="filterProducts('all')">All</button>
            <button onclick="filterProducts('electronics')">Electronics</button>
            <button onclick="filterProducts('clothing')">Clothing</button>
            <button onclick="filterProducts('home')">Home</button>
        </div>
        <div class="product-list" id="product-list">
            <div class="product" data-category="electronics">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Laptop">
                <div class="product-name">Laptop</div>
            </div>
            <div class="product" data-category="clothing">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="T-Shirt">
                <div class="product-name">T-Shirt</div>
            </div>
            <div class="product" data-category="electronics">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Smartphone">
                <div class="product-name">Smartphone</div>
            </div>
            <div class="product" data-category="home">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Blender">
                <div class="product-name">Blender</div>
            </div>
            <div class="product" data-category="clothing">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Jeans">
                <div class="product-name">Jeans</div>
            </div>
            <div class="product" data-category="home">
                <img src="https://via.placeholder.com/150" alt="Vacuum Cleaner">
                <div class="product-name">Vacuum Cleaner</div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
    <script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

๐ŸŽจ Step 2: Styling the Product Grid and Buttons

Now, let’s make the page visually appealing using CSS.

๐Ÿ“„ styles.css

body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    background-color: #f4f4f4;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 20px;
}

.container {
    width: 80%;
    margin: auto;
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.filter-buttons {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.filter-buttons button {
    margin: 5px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: #007bff;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.filter-buttons button:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
}

.product-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.product {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 200px;
    margin: 10px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.product:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.product img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.product-name {
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

๐Ÿ“Œ Step 3: Adding JavaScript for Filtering

Finally, letโ€™s implement JavaScript to filter products dynamically when a user clicks a category button.

๐Ÿ“„ script.js

function filterProducts(category) {
    let products = document.querySelectorAll('.product');
    products.forEach(product => {
        if (category === 'all' || product.getAttribute('data-category') === category) {
            product.style.display = 'inline-block';
        } else {
            product.style.display = 'none';
        }
    });
}

๐Ÿ”ฅ Why Use This Product Filter?

โœ… User-Friendly โ€“ Customers can quickly find what they need
โœ… Fast & Lightweight โ€“ No external libraries required
โœ… Customizable โ€“ Easily modify categories and styles
โœ… Responsive โ€“ Works on all screen sizes


๐Ÿ“Œ Bonus: Enhancements You Can Try

Want to improve your product filter even further? Here are some cool ideas:
๐Ÿ”น Add search functionality to filter products by name
๐Ÿ”น Implement animations for smoother transitions
๐Ÿ”น Fetch product data from an API or database


๐ŸŽฅ Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube

For a detailed video walkthrough, check out:

๐Ÿ”— Code Repository: GitHub


๐Ÿ’ก Final Thoughts

A well-implemented product filtering system significantly improves the shopping experience. By following this tutorial, youโ€™ve built a functional, responsive, and visually appealing filter that can be easily integrated into any e-commerce platform!

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