HTMX - HTML-First approach to interactive web applications
What is HTMX?
HTMX is a modern JavaScript library that enables creating interactive web applications directly from HTML. It provides access to AJAX, CSS Transitions, WebSockets and Server Sent Events through HTML attributes, eliminating the need to write JavaScript.
Advantages of HTMX - why it's worth using
6 key HTMX advantages - simplicity without JavaScript, minimal bundle size, progressive enhancement, hypermedia approach
Disadvantages of HTMX - honest assessment of limitations
5 real HTMX drawbacks - limited ecosystem, server dependency, global state challenges, testing difficulties
Use Cases for HTMX - when to use
4 practical HTMX use cases - interactive forms, live dashboards, progressive enhancement, micro-interactions
Interactive forms
Real-time validation, dynamic form fields, instant feedback, progressive enhancement
Registration forms with live validation, search suggestions, multi-step wizards, inline editing
Live updating dashboards
Real-time metrics, auto-refresh content, server-sent events, minimal JavaScript
Admin panels, monitoring dashboards, chat applications, notification systems
Progressive Enhancement
Graceful degradation, accessibility-first, works without JS, incremental adoption
Legacy system modernization, e-commerce product filters, blog comment systems
Micro-interactions
Small interactive elements, lazy loading, modal dialogs, smooth transitions
Like buttons, infinite scroll, image galleries, dropdown menus, tooltips
FAQ: HTMX – Frequently Asked Questions
Complete answers about HTMX - from HTML attributes to choosing between HTMX vs React, performance and business benefits