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Use real buttons for actions
If it changes state, use button. If it navigates, use a link.
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<button type="button" aria-expanded={open} onClick={toggleMenu}> Toggle filters</button> <a href="/pricing"> View pricing</a>Why this matters
The production reason.
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Links and buttons have different jobs. Links navigate; buttons change state or submit actions.
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Using the right element improves keyboard behavior, screen reader expectations, and browser defaults.
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This also makes automated tests easier because the role matches the user intent.
How it holds up outside a demo.
- ReactUse button for modal open, dropdown toggle, copy, save, and delete actions.
- Next.jsUse Link for route navigation, not for opening menus.
- FormsSet type='button' for non-submit buttons inside forms.
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