htmx gives you access to AJAX, CSS Transitions, WebSockets and Server Sent Events directly in HTML, using attributes, so you can build modern user interfaces with the simplicity and power of hypertext

    htmx is small (~14k min.gz’d), dependency-free, extendable, IE11 compatible & has reduced code base sizes by 67% when compared with react

HTMX's platform is a resource for web developers, offering insights into building dynamic web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Through articles, tutorials, and demos, HTMX offers insights into progressive enhancement techniques, AJAX-driven UIs, and server-side rendering. Readers can learn about using HTMX to add interactivity to their web applications, improve user experience, and simplify frontend development without relying heavily on JavaScript frameworks.

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The post shares various anecdotes and lore surrounding htmx, much of which originated from Twitter interactions. Highlights include a humorous CEO takeover attempt, quirky mascots like a photoshopped horse mask with lasers, and community jokes about pickles and memes. It also discusses interactions with critics such as Jason Knight and playful accusations that htmx is a government operation.

> htmx ~ htmx lore

# “htmx is a front end library of peace”