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726: Is HTMX a Joke?

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Feb 5, 2024
Scott and Wes dive into HTMX, a JavaScript library transforming server interactions and simplifying web development. They discuss the essential server requirements, highlighting the minimal need for client-side JavaScript. The duo showcases HTMX's ability to streamline server-side rendering and DOM updates, drawing comparisons with heavier frameworks. They also introduce a revolutionary meta framework called 'hype,' aiming to clarify developer challenges. It's a blend of insights and humor about modern web practices!
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INSIGHT

HTMX: Not a React Replacement

  • HTMX is a small library for swapping UI parts with server responses.
  • It's not a direct React replacement, needing a server that sends HTML.
ADVICE

Templating Engines with HTMX

  • Use a templating engine with HTMX; it's server-agnostic but needs HTML output.
  • Consider Django, Go, JSX, Pug, or any engine that produces HTML strings.
ADVICE

Client-side JS with HTMX

  • You likely need less client-side JS with HTMX than anticipated.
  • Use Alpine.js or vanilla JS for DOM manipulation or browser events.
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