Browsing Without JavaScript

First and foremost: thank you for visiting brennan.day! I respect your choice to browse without JavaScript, and I'm committed to ensuring that all core content and navigation remains fully accessible.

What Works Without JavaScript

The following features work perfectly without JavaScript:

All content - Every blog post, page, and article is fully readable
Navigation - The main menu and all internal links work normally
Reading experience - Typography, colors, and responsive design
Dark/Light mode - Uses your system preference automatically
RSS feeds - Subscribe to content updates without JavaScript
Search engines - Content is fully indexed and discoverable
Accessibility - Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support

What Requires JavaScript

Some interactive features on this site do require JavaScript. These are enhancements rather than essential functionality:

Comments system - Uses IndieAuth for authentication and dynamic form submission
- Alternative: You can still read existing comments, and I encourage responses on your own blog with webmentions!
Status updates - The status widget in the sidebar loads dynamically
- Alternative: Follow @brennan@social.lol for updates
Newsletter signup - The subscription form uses JavaScript
- Alternative: Subscribe directly via Buttondown
Search functionality - The search interface requires JavaScript
- Alternative: Use your preferred search engine with site:brennan.day
Theme toggle - Manual dark/light mode switching
- Alternative: Your system preference is automatically respected
Interactive elements
- Hero section dismiss button
- "Back to top" floating button
- Post graph visualization on the homepage
- Image hover tooltips
- Easter eggs and fun interactions

Why Some Features Use JavaScript

I use JavaScript strategically to enhance the user experience while keeping the site fundamentally accessible:

Performance: Dynamic content loading reduces initial page size
Interactivity: Real-time updates and responsive interfaces
Integration: Connecting with external services like the Fediverse
Progressive Enhancement: Core content works everywhere, enhancements layer on top