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Include via CDN (CSS + JS)

Install via npm: `npm install materialize-css`

Import Sass for custom theming

Use with bundlers like Webpack or Vite

Include jQuery if using older JS components

Include Materialize CSS/JS via CDN or npm

Set up custom Sass imports for theming

Organize project components and containers

Test responsiveness across devices

Integrate with JS frameworks if needed

package.json - npm setup

scss/_variables.scss - theme customization

custom.scss - optional overrides

index.html - entry point

webpack.config.js - optional bundling

npm install materialize-css - install framework

npm run build - compile custom Sass

npm start - run development server

Use bundlers to import only needed modules

Initialize JS components manually

Framework itself is language-agnostic

Text content handled via templates or JS frameworks

Forms and modals can include localized text

Integrates with front-end i18n libraries

CSS styling works for all languages

ARIA attributes supported in JS components

Keyboard navigation supported in modals and dropdowns

Screen-reader friendly when semantic HTML is used

Focus management provided by JS plugins

Accessible components follow Material Design guidelines

CSS classes for layout, typography, and components

Modifiers for colors, sizes, and responsiveness

Sass variables for theme customization

Responsive grid for mobile-first design

JavaScript plugins for interactivity

Materialize does not manage state

Use JS frameworks for state logic

JS plugins handle component interactivity

Forms, modals, and dropdowns have internal states

Dynamic data handled externally via JS

No built-in data handling

Dynamic content via JS frameworks

Form validation using HTML5 or JS

Components mostly static unless combined with JS

Integrates with Vue, React, or Angular for data-driven apps