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bevacqua/dragula

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TLDR

A lightweight JavaScript library that lets you add drag-and-drop to web pages with minimal setup, no framework required.

Mindmap

mindmap
  root((dragula))
    What it does
      Drag and drop
      Move elements
      Reorder items
    How it works
      Vanilla JavaScript
      No dependencies
      Browser-based
    Use cases
      Sortable lists
      Kanban boards
      Reorderable grids
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      DOM APIs

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Build sortable to-do lists or task boards where users can reorder items by dragging.

USE CASE 2

Create Kanban-style project management boards with draggable cards between columns.

USE CASE 3

Add drag-to-reorder functionality to image galleries, shopping carts, or any list of items.

Tech stack

JavaScript

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Based on the description and topics, this appears to be a JavaScript library for adding drag-and-drop functionality to web pages, allowing users to grab elements on screen and move them to different positions or containers without complex setup. The topics include "vanilla," suggesting it works without requiring a larger framework. The README does not provide further detail about its features, architecture, supported platforms, or use cases, so a complete explanation is not possible from the provided data alone.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to set up dragula on a simple HTML list so users can drag items to reorder them.
Prompt 2
How do I use dragula to make a Kanban board where cards can be dragged between different columns?
Prompt 3
Give me a working example of dragula that lets users drag elements between two containers.
Prompt 4
How do I detect when a user finishes dragging an element with dragula and save the new order?
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