Building a Website with HTMX and Go: Lessons Learned
The article discusses the author's experience building a website using HTMX and Go. HTMX is a technology that aims to provide an alternative to JavaScript in web development. The author, who primarily has a background in Android and backend development, was intrigued by HTMX's promise of bringing back old web development practices with a modern twist. They found the combination of HTMX and Go templating to be intuitive and easy to work with. The author also highlights the benefits of using HTMX with Go, such as seamless integration with Go's native templating and the ability to handle server-side rendering. However, they also acknowledge some challenges and limitations, such as the lack of frontend web experience and the need to rely on vanilla tools for most of the development. Overall, the author recommends HTMX and Go for developers looking for a simpler alternative to JavaScript-driven web development.