By completing this course, learners will:

• Build dynamic web apps using HTMX attributes.

• Use AJAX, SSE, and WebSockets without writing heavy JavaScript.

• Integrate HTMX with popular backend frameworks.

• Design interactive components like modals, tabs, and forms.

• Apply progressive enhancement and maintainable web practices.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to HTMX

• What is HTMX?

• HTMX vs React, Vue, Angular

• Installing and using HTMX

Module 2: Core Attributes

• hx-get, hx-post, hx-put, hx-delete

• hx-target and hx-swap for partial updates

• Adding interactivity to forms and buttons

Module 3: Events & Triggers

• hx-trigger for event-driven requests

• Custom event handling

• Polling with HTMX

Module 4: Advanced Interactions

• Infinite scrolling with hx-trigger

• Lazy loading content

• File uploads with HTMX

Module 5: Real-Time Features

• Using WebSockets with HTMX

• Server-Sent Events (SSE)

• Push updates from server to client

Module 6: Integration with Backends

• HTMX with Flask and Django

• HTMX with Rails and Node.js

• Rendering partial templates

Module 7: UX & Design Patterns

• Modals and popups

• Tabs and accordions

• Inline editing

Module 8: Deployment & Performance

• Optimizing server-side rendering

• Caching strategies

• Progressive enhancement

Module 9: Real-World Projects

• Interactive blog with HTMX

• Real-time chat using WebSockets

• Admin dashboard with dynamic tables

Module 10: Best Practices & Future Trends

• Structuring apps with HTMX

• Accessibility considerations

• The future of hypermedia-driven apps

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in HTMX and modern lightweight web development. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in frontend engineering, backend-focused web apps, and full-stack development.

HTMX skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• Full-Stack Web Developer

• Backend Developer (with frontend interactivity)

• Frontend Developer (lightweight apps)

• Software Engineer (progressive web apps)

• UI/UX-Focused Developer

HTMX is gaining traction as a lightweight alternative to heavy JS frameworks, making it ideal for startups, SaaS apps, and enterprise apps with server rendering.

Interview Questions & Answers

1. What is HTMX?
   A library that extends HTML with attributes to enable AJAX, SSE, and WebSocket interactions.

2. How does HTMX differ from React or Vue?
   HTMX relies on HTML + server rendering, not client-side SPAs, reducing complexity.

3. What is the use of hx-get and hx-post?
   They perform AJAX requests directly from HTML attributes.

4. What does hx-swap do?
   It controls how returned content replaces existing content (e.g., innerHTML, outerHTML).

5. Can HTMX work with any backend?
   Yes, it works with Flask, Django, Rails, Node.js, and others that return HTML/JSON.

6. How does HTMX handle real-time updates?
   With WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for push updates.

7. What are the benefits of HTMX?

• Minimal JavaScript

• Faster development

• Framework-agnostic

8. What are challenges with HTMX?
   Managing complex client-side state may require additional tools.

9. What are real-world use cases of HTMX?
   Forms, modals, dashboards, infinite scrolling, and live updates.

10. Where is HTMX being adopted?
    By startups, SaaS platforms, and enterprises moving toward lighter, server-rendered stacks.