2026-04-21

A Django Developer's Honest Review: Why I Settled on Alpine.js and Steered Clear of HTMX

A Django developer offers an honest review, comparing Alpine.js and HTMX to explain why Alpine.js became their preferred choice. This post details the challenges with HTMX, like maintenance dilemmas, LoB disruption, and latency, contrasting them with Alpine.js's strengths for seamless UI.