Dev Tools · 3h ago
Project drops React for HTMX to simplify UI interactivity
The Misago forum project is removing React.js from its codebase in favor of HTMX for UI interactivity. The move aims to reduce complexity and improve maintainability by relying on server-rendered HTML with hypermedia-driven interactions. This reflects a growing trend among developers seeking lighter alternatives to heavy JavaScript frameworks.
Meridian48 take
The shift underscores a pragmatic backlash against over-engineering, but HTMX's suitability for complex, state-heavy UIs remains unproven at scale.
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Removing React.js from the codebase and adapting Htmx for UI interactivity →
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