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Build a Kanban Board with JavaScript

In this code lab, you'll follow instructions to build a simple Kanban Board with JavaScript. You'll create a dynamic form to add items to the board. You will also implement drag and drop functionality and use the dataTransfer API.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Sep 05, 2025
Duration
55m

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  1. Challenge

    Kanban Board Event Handlers

    Overview

    In this lab, you’ll follow along with our instructions and build a simple Kanban Board with JavaScript. You’ll create a dynamic form to add items to the board. You will also implement drag and drop functionality and use the dataTransfer API.

    By the end of this module, you’ll have created a dynamic form to add items to a Kanban Board, and implemented drag and drop functionality. ### Solution The solution can be found in the solution directory.

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