code without coding

Let the browser do the work

/* ❌ Framework approach */
.custom-select {
  /* 100+ lines of CSS... */
  /* Custom dropdowns, arrows, states... */
  /* JavaScript for interactions... */
  /* ARIA attributes to maintain... */
}

/* ✅ Wu Wei approach - enhance, don't replace */
select {
  appearance: none;
  padding: 0.75em 3em 0.75em 1em;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: white ;
  background-position: right 0.75em center;
}

select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}