Will HTMX Take Away Front End Developer Jobs? with Jack Herrington

Feb 22, 2024

Discussion on the potential of HTMX and Astro in simplifying web development, the evolution of software development frameworks, comparison between Rails Turbo and HTMX, and the impact of HTMX on front-end developer roles. Exploring how HTMX acts as a client-side library, server-driven frameworks, and the emergence of HTMX as an alternative to React in frontend development.

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INSIGHT

HTMX Simplifies Development

HTMX empowers server-driven applications by handling HTTP requests directly in HTML.
It simplifies client-server interaction by returning HTML instead of JSON, boosting performance.

INSIGHT

Simplicity Trend

JavaScript fatigue and complex build systems drive developers toward simpler frameworks like HTMX.
This represents a shift back to simplicity after a period of increasing complexity in web development.

ADVICE

Try HTMX

Try HTMX even if you're a React developer.
It's a different approach to web apps and worth exploring.

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