
hx-pod
Join me while I learn HTMX and talk at you about it
Twitter: @htmxlabs
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2025 • 11min
Does htmx application structure exist?
Answer: Yes. But its different, because htmx is not a framework

Apr 13, 2025 • 12min
Datastar signals
Datastar signals let you do front end stuff like alpine & hyperscriptDemo: https://hypecp.com/demos/datastar-signalsVideo: https://youtu.be/csPFLpm8OYIBad Apple: https://data-star.dev/examples/bad_apple

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 19min
hx-pod behind the scenes (cross-posted from the CST podcast)
Is Laz doing too many things at once?

Mar 29, 2025 • 7min
World's easiest live dashboard with htmx
This might be the fastest, easiest way possible to make your dashboard live!Basically just do polling with an hx-get, hx-select, and an hx-triggerThe visual version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU3FEHJRMEs

Mar 18, 2025 • 12min
A unified theory of hypermedia
Any Back-end. How html is generated doesn’t matterHATEOAS - No virtual DOMNo build step, No Node or npmDon’t care about package size - as long as no dependency chainLoad things as you need them (page and assets) Nothing is faster or more efficient than html

Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
Going Live
yes my first one was a technical debacle, and that's ok

Mar 2, 2025 • 17min
Getting inspired by efficiency
Universal Studios in Orlando is a master class in efficiency.

Feb 20, 2025 • 2h 4min
Brock Benson - From vuejs to htmx: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Brock Benson, creator of Mayples and a seasoned developer, shares his journey of rewriting a VueJS app into HTMX. He discusses the challenges and breakthroughs encountered, such as navigating caching complexities and improving user experience through innovative strategies. Brock emphasizes the importance of business context in development, revealing how understanding user needs influenced his approach. He also compares the frameworks, offering insights on performance, maintainability, and the trade-offs of functionality over aesthetics.

Feb 13, 2025 • 56min
Introducing Fixi, the minimalist hypermedia library by Jason Cross
Jason Cross, the creator of Fixi, a minimalist JavaScript library, shares his insights on innovative software design. He discusses the philosophy behind Fixi, highlighting its simplicity and efficiency compared to libraries like HTMX. Listeners are treated to intriguing thoughts on the balance between code minimalism and readability, the future of hypermedia, and how Fixi enhances user experience with streamlined UI transitions. Cross also dives into the challenges of open-source collaboration and the playful experimentation that drives hypermedia innovation.

Feb 10, 2025 • 8min
The core difference between htmx and datastar (correction)
Datastar experiment: https://hypecp.com/waveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPD3LblwVA
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