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Quick Comparison HTMX React Approach HTML attributes JavaScript components Bundle size ~14KB ~40KB + your code Server Returns HTML fragments Returns JSON (usually) Complexity Very low Hig

Mar 22 · 2 min read · aimadetools.hashnode.dev  
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