Quick Tip: Svelte bind:this
Need a reference to a DOM element in Svelte? Use bind:this:
<script>
let inputElement;
function focusInput() {
inputElement?.focus();
}
</script>
<input bind:this={inputElement} />
<button onclick={focusInput}>Focus Input</button>
Works with any element and is perfect for integrating third-party libraries that need direct DOM access.