Just Another Angular CDK Feature Nobody Talks About
July 17, 2025Treating all focus events identically creates poor user experiences—keyboard users see aggressive error messages meant for mouse interactions, and programmatic focus triggers unwanted UI changes. The Angular CDK's Focus Monitor detects how users interact with elements, distinguishing between mouse clicks, keyboard navigation, touch, and programmatic focus. This tutorial demonstrates how to use Focus Monitor to create adaptive UIs that respond intelligently to different interaction patterns, improving accessibility and user experience.