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Less Htmx Is More
How to build great websites with htmx by learning a couple browser features alongside it.
hx-boost uses the JavaScript History API, which exists to let single-page apps (SPAs) hook into session management functionality, most notably the browser’s forward and back buttons. Aram is a highly experienced web developer who’s using hx-boost to push the boundaries of what’s possible with page navigations; Most people, who just want to add a little interactivity to their webpage, should stick with the simplest tool available: a regular link. I don’t totally understand what security purpose this serves, to be honest, but it’s a bit of a shame, because it means that you can’t make a proper polyfill for PUT and DELETE forms.
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