HTMX vs React

HTMX and React are both web frameworks, but they're not the same. One is likely better suited to certain situations than the other, depending on your specific needs. HTMX was created to offer modern browser interactivity within HTML, which makes it different from React.

React requires you to have strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, whereas HTMX doesn't need JavaScript. It's important to know HTMX is relatively new, it's been around for about four years, though it has rapidly gained popularity due to its simplicity and effectiveness. React, on the other hand, has been around longer and is more prevalent.

It's used more commonly, but that doesn't mean it's always the best choice. Although React is used a lot in web application development, it is also applicable to mobile app development. By comparing React and HTMX side by side, we can see that each has its strengths and weaknesses.

Although React is more robust and feature-rich, HTMX wins in terms of simplicity. If you're starting a project that requires simple modern dynamic interactivity, HTMX might be the way to go due to its simplicity and efficiency. For larger, more complex applications, React may serve you better thanks to its state management capabilities and the ability to reuse UI components.

Both have their place in the development world, and the best choice purely depends on what you're hoping to accomplish with your project.

[HomeEngineer-wmfg]

I'm experimenting with htmx/alpine/bootstrap to revive MS Access as a cheap office full-stack CRUD app framework. All in a single .accdb file I have the dependencies stored internal in a table. Still a WIP.

[weiSane]

This made me wanna try out htmx for a sec there but nah stick with react for now. If it ain’t broken don’t fix it.

[BobKane-gx]

The main problem I have with React is they keep updating and releasing new versions very week. It's hard to keep up. We are still using class components.