Augmenting the Client with Htmx
HTMX integrates with Thymeleaf to enable asynchronous requests returning HTML fragments, simplifying web development by eliminating JavaScript. Key interactions include task management and efficient page fragment reuse.
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The article discusses the integration of HTMX with Thymeleaf in a web application, contrasting it with previous frameworks like Vue.js and Alpine.js. HTMX allows developers to implement asynchronous requests without the need for JavaScript or JSON, as it returns HTML fragments instead. The author outlines the server-side setup using Spring Boot and Thymeleaf, detailing how to structure the application into fragments for cleaner separation. Key interactions include loading the page, marking tasks as complete, cleaning up completed tasks, and adding new todos, all managed through HTMX's ability to bind HTTP calls to client-side events. The author emphasizes the synergy between HTMX and Thymeleaf, which facilitates the reuse of page fragments. The conclusion highlights the advantages of using HTMX, such as eliminating the need for JavaScript and simplifying the development process by focusing on HTML responses.
- HTMX allows for asynchronous requests without JavaScript or JSON, returning HTML fragments instead.
- The integration with Thymeleaf enables a clean separation of HTML into fragments.
- Key interactions in the application include loading pages, marking tasks complete, and adding new todos.
- HTMX binds HTTP calls to client-side events, simplifying the development process.
- The synergy between HTMX and Thymeleaf enhances the efficiency of web application development.
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