Datastar: Web Framework for the Future?

Datastar is a new hypermedia framework that makes building real-time web applications simpler and more efficient. It prioritizes server-side logic, uses “signals” for automatic UI updates, and leverages Server-Sent Events for lightning-fast performance. If you’re looking for a streamlined alternative to traditional JavaScript frameworks or HTMX, Datastar is worth exploring. However, it requires that you approach web development with a fresh perspective, embracing server-driven architecture and reactive programming. I’ve been diving into hypermedia lately looking at frameworks and libraries to build a new product and to help quickly create proof of concepts and web tools for clients. HTMX at the time of writing was getting basically all the attention in the Hypermedia world. It demos really well and the examples are great. However, this article is NOT about HTMX. I believe hypermedia and HTMX offer a promising direction, but when I tried to develop a new product using HTMX, I felt s ... Read full article.