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#437: HTMX for Django Developers (And All of Us)

Nov 7, 2023
01:04:50
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Christopher Trudeau, an instructor of HTMX + Django course, joins the podcast to discuss HTMX and its integration with Django. They delve into the benefits of using HTMX, how it simplifies and streamlines code, and its compatibility with web development stacks. The chapter also explores helper libraries, HTMLX patterns, and the long-term sustainability of HTMX.
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Quick takeaways

  • HTMX is a JavaScript library that allows you to add interactivity to your Django app without writing a lot of JavaScript code.
  • There are various resources and libraries available to aid in working with HTMX, including the HTMX.org website, curated lists like 'awesome HTMX' and 'awesome Python HTMX', and tools like the PyCharm plugin for HTMX autocomplete and the Django HTMX middleware.

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Main Ideas

1. HTMLX is a JavaScript library that allows you to add interactivity to your Django app without having to write a lot of JavaScript code. It works by replacing links and buttons with HTMLX attributes that trigger server calls and inject the response into the page.

2. There are several libraries that provide HTMLX functionality for different web frameworks, such as ASGI HTMLX for ASGI-based frameworks like Starlet and HTMLX Flask for Flask-based apps. These libraries allow you to leverage the power of HTMLX in your preferred web framework.

3. The use of patterns, such as partials and render blocks, can help organize your HTML and make it more dynamic. Partial patterns allow you to define reusable HTML snippets that can be rendered with different data, while render blocks allow you to extract specific sections of a template and make them dynamic.

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