htmx·1y> htmx ~ A Real World wasm to htmx Port
The author shares their experience of rewriting Sidekick, a customer service software, from a complex Rust and WASM-based architecture to a simpler HTMX-based system. This change significantly improved load times and made it easier to add new features, which is crucial for their startup. The rewrite process took about three weeks and led to a more maintainable and efficient codebase.
Community Picks·1yProblems I no longer have by using Server-side rendering
Server-side rendering (SSR) offers significant advantages over single-page applications (SPAs) by alleviating issues such as versioning complications, duplicated validation logic, and complex state management. SSR ensures that the most recent version of the application is always served to the user, reduces the need for detailed REST API documentation, and minimizes the need for complex frontend frameworks. It also simplifies role-based access and multilingual support. Tools like htmx can enhance server-rendered applications incrementally, providing the benefits of both server and client-side processing without the inherent complexity of SPAs.