Getting Started with HTMX and Go

HTMX is a powerful library that allows you to access modern browser features directly from HTML, without writing JavaScript. When combined with Go's robust backend capabilities, you can create dynamic, interactive web applications with minimal complexity.

Why HTMX?

HTMX extends HTML with attributes that enable:

AJAX requests directly from HTML elements

WebSocket connections

Server-sent events

CSS transitions

And much more!

Basic Example

Here's a simple example of an HTMX-powered button:

When clicked, this button will make a GET request to /api/hello and replace the content of the #result div with the response.

Go Backend

On the Go side, you can handle this request easily:

app.Get("/api/hello", func(c *fiber.Ctx) error {
return c.SendString("Hello from the server!")
})

Benefits

**Simplicity**: No complex JavaScript frameworks

**Progressive Enhancement**: Works without JavaScript enabled

**Server-Centric**: Keep your logic on the server

**Performance**: Minimal client-side overhead

Start building your next web application with HTMX and Go today!