Removing React.js from the codebase and adapting Htmx for UI interactivity (2023) | Hacker News

Hacker News users debated whether HTMX could replace React for most web app interactivity.

Commenters said HTMX fits server-rendered, text-heavy products like forums and CRUD apps best.

React was framed as better for complex client-side experiences such as editors, media tools, and rich dynamic state.

The discussion highlights a broader shift between simpler server-driven UIs and heavier SPA-style front ends.