A Pragmatic Case for Trying HTMX as a Simpler Web Development Alternative
By
iNic
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Summary
The article is a measured-yet-opinionated plea for developers to try HTMX as a simpler alternative to complex JavaScript frameworks like React. The author argues that while sweary manifestos about web development are entertaining, they don't actually change people's behavior. The piece advocates for HTMX as a pragmatic middle ground between raw HTML limitations and React's complexity, suggesting developers should give it a serious try rather than sticking with familiar but frustrating tools.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledHTMX doesn't need me to scream at you to make its point.
yelling 'JUST USE HTML' or 'JUST FUCKING USE REACT' hasn't actually changed anyone's stack.
People nod, chuckle, and then go right back to fighting their raw JS or their webpack config.
I'm going to try something different. I'll still swear (I'm not a monster) but I'm going to try to actually convince you.
Skip the React complexity, skip the raw HTML limitations. There's a third option.
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