CSS-Only UI Components: A Kanban Board Without JavaScript
An honest look at hsx-ui - a framework-free CSS component library that uses :has() selectors and data attributes to build interactive UIs without a single line of JavaScript framework code.
Posts tagged HTMX
HTMX vs Nomini: Clash of Titans
I spent a weekend exploring whether to swap HTMX for Nomini in this blog. Here's why I'm staying put—and when Nomini might actually make sense.
DOM-Native Components That Actually Work
What if the DOM itself managed your app state? No hydration, no megabyte bundles, instant interactivity. Here's what happens when you treat the browser as a platform instead of a rendering target.
HTMX - Build Interactive Web Apps Without the JavaScript Framework Tax
Frontend complexity exploded over two decades—build tools, state management, framework-specific patterns. HTMX flips this by extending HTML with AJAX, WebSockets, and real-time updates through simple attributes. No build step, no virtual DOM, just HTML doing what it should have done all along.
Mixon - Type-Safe Web Framework for Deno with Built-In Workflows
Building web apps means juggling type safety, state management, and server-side rendering across multiple libraries. Mixon combines end-to-end TypeScript safety, workflow engine, and HTMX support in one lightweight package for Deno.
HATEOAS and Hypermedia-Driven Development
HATEOAS creates self-describing systems where servers guide client behavior through hypermedia controls, enabling API evolution without breaking existing integrations.