In today's fast-paced digital landscape, what happens when JavaScript fails or a user is on a slow network? Too often, the result is a blank screen, a non-functional button, or a form that wipes out user data on submission—a critical failure in user experience. This hands-on workshop tackles this problem head-on by reintroducing the powerful, user-centric philosophy of Progressive Enhancement. We'll move beyond theory and live-build a common, critical component: an interactive contact form. We will construct it in three distinct layers: a resilient HTML foundation that works everywhere, a visually appealing CSS layer for presentation, and a final JavaScript layer to enhance the experience with client-side validation and a seamless, no-reload submission. This session will arm developers and designers with a practical framework for building interfaces that are accessible, performant, and robust by default, ensuring the core experience is delivered to every user, every time. Key Takeaways for the Audience: - A clear understanding of the Progressive Enhancement philosophy versus Graceful Degradation. - Practical skills in building layered UIs, using semantic HTML, CSS pseudo-classes for validation feedback, and JavaScript for enhancement. - A deep appreciation for how this approach inherently improves a product's accessibility, performance, and resilience. - The ability to connect this "classic" web development principle to modern frameworks and the challenges of building for a diverse user base.