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htmx: a new old way to build the web (JS Party #307)
Jan 12, 2024
Carson Gross and Alex Russell discuss web architectures, the evolution of rendering patterns, and the advantages of htmx. They explore the limitations of modern web app practices and how htmx offers an HTML-first approach using older technology. They also touch on the challenges faced by web developers and the use of JSON in web development. They dive into using htmx to improve web page rendering performance and discuss Roy Fielding's dissertation on hypermedia and interactivity. They explore the idea of dismantling one-size-fits-all web applications and address challenges in managing technology. They end with a discussion about Montana, education links, and gratitude.
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- HTMX simplifies web development by leveraging familiar HTML attributes and the hypermedia model, allowing developers to focus on seamless user experiences.
- HTMX offers a lightweight approach to enable modern web interactions while maintaining alignment with the core principles of the web.
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HTMX: Generalizing Hypermedia Controls
HTMX is a simple framework that uses HTML attributes to generalize hypermedia controls. These attributes can be added to HTML elements to make them perform actions over the network. For example, you can use the 'HX-PUT' attribute on a button element to issue a PUT request to a specific endpoint. HTMX also provides attributes like 'HX-SWAP' and 'HX-TARGET' to specify where the returned content should be placed in the DOM. With HTMX, you can implement rich web applications within the hypermedia model, all using familiar HTML attributes.
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