1/23/2025
A comprehensive guide to setting up HTMX with best practices, folder structure, and additional instructions for optimal performance and maintainability.
# HTMX (Basic Setup)
# HTMX Basic Setup and Best Practices
## HTMX Best Practices
```javascript
const htmxBestPractices = [
"Use hx-get for GET requests",
"Implement hx-post for POST requests",
"Utilize hx-trigger for custom events",
"Use hx-swap to control how content is swapped",
"Implement hx-target to specify where to swap content",
"Utilize hx-indicator for loading indicators",
];
```
## Folder Structure
```plaintext
src/
templates/
static/
css/
js/
app.py
```
## Additional Instructions
1. **Use semantic HTML5 elements**: Ensure that your HTML structure is meaningful and accessible.
2. **Implement proper CSRF protection**: Protect your application from Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
3. **Utilize HTMX extensions when needed**: Extend HTMX functionality with available extensions.
4. **Use hx-boost for full page navigation**: Enhance navigation by using `hx-boost` for seamless page transitions.
5. **Implement proper error handling**: Ensure that your application gracefully handles errors.
6. **Follow progressive enhancement principles**: Build your application to work for all users, regardless of their browser capabilities.
7. **Use server-side templating (e.g., Jinja2, Handlebars)**: Leverage server-side templating engines for dynamic content rendering.
## Conclusion
By following these best practices and guidelines, you can ensure that your HTMX setup is efficient, maintainable, and scalable. Happy coding!