Server-Driven web apps with htmx : any language, less code, simpler code / R. Mark Volkmann.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Volkmann, R. Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

HTML (Document markup language).

JavaScript (Computer program language).

Web site development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : The Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, [2024]

Summary:

This book by R. Mark Volkmann provides an in-depth exploration of using htmx for developing server-driven web applications. It introduces htmx as a simpler alternative to conventional JavaScript frameworks for building modern, responsive web applications. The author offers practical examples and clear explanations on integrating htmx with other technologies like TypeScript, Hono, and Bun. By highlighting real-world use cases and common UI patterns, the book aims to simplify web development, reduce code complexity, and improve user experience. It is intended for software developers, ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals, looking for efficient methodologies to enhance their web development skills. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Preface

Required Knowledge

1. Jumping In

Choosing a Tech Stack

Using htmx Attributes

Creating Your First Project

Creating a CRUD Application

Your Turn

Wrapping Up

2. Exploring Server Options

Making the Grade

Popular Choices

Our Choice

JavaScript Tooling

3. Developing Endpoints

HTTP Requests

HTTP Responses

Endpoint Targets

Widening the Scope

Performing Out-of-Band Swaps

Triggering Events

Putting It Into Practice

4. Recipes for Common Scenarios

Boosting

Lazy Loading

Input Validation with API Calls

Deleting an Element

CSS Transitions

Resetting a Form

Active Search

Optimistic Updates

Pagination

Infinite Scroll

Toggling Selection

Polling

Custom Dialogs

Adding Headers to All Requests

Click to Edit

HTML and JSON Endpoints

Automating Reload

5. Implementing Interactivity

Alpine

_hyperscript

6. Utilizing the htmx JS API

DOM Methods

Styling Methods

Event Methods

Other Methods

htmx.config Object

htmx.ajax Method

htmx.process Method

7. Adding Security

Scrutinize Resources

Escape User-Supplied Content

Sanitize User-Supplied Content

Make Cookies Secure

Make CDN Downloads Safer

Specify a Content Security Policy

Cross-Site Scripting Attacks (XSS)

8. Beyond Request/Response

WebSockets

Server-Sent Events (SSE)

Wrapping Up.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9798888651216

9798888651209

OCLC:

1456764455