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Why Htmx Does Not Have a Build Step
In this essay, Alexander Petros explores the reasons why the htmx JavaScript library does not include a build step, detailing the benefits of its simple, dependency-free structure. He highlights the longevity of plain JavaScript, the improved debugging experience, enforced code clarity, and the tradeoffs of avoiding…
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Web & FrontendSoftware Engineering2023
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Why Htmx Does Not Have a Build Step by crbelaus | 178 | 85 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 8 Hacker News comments by 6 different people, from Dec 2023 to Sep 2025.
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- wmanley · Sep 2, 2025
- andy800 · Jan 16, 2025
- alexpetros · Jan 6, 2025
- twiss · Jun 9, 2024
- alexpetros · Jan 11, 2024
- jollyllama · Jan 11, 2024
