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Why Gumroad Didn't Choose Htmx
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
For example, when building complex forms with dynamic validation and conditional fields, we found ourselves writing convoluted server-side logic to handle what would be straightforward client-side operations in React. For instance, implementing a drag-and-drop interface for our workflow builder proved to be a significant challenge with htmx, requiring workarounds that felt clunky compared to the smooth experience we could achieve with React libraries. Gumroad Helper Before & After - Click Image To ViewThis experience has reinforced a valuable lesson: while it’s important to consider lightweight alternatives, it’s equally crucial to choose technologies that can grow with your project and support your long-term vision.
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