Zero-Framework Web Architecture: HTMX + Alpine.js

Modern web development has drifted into excessive frontend JavaScript bundlers. HTMX returns to HTML-first architecture by turning any HTML element into an AJAX trigger.

Why HTMX + Alpine.js Works: - HTMX: Handles server interactions, partial HTML swapping (hx-swap="innerHTML"), and lazy loading (hx-trigger="revealed"). - Alpine.js: Handles short-lived UI state (toggle menus, modal visibility, dynamic scroll observers). - Zero Build Step: No webpack, no vite, no node_modules in production. Fast, lightweight, and maintainable.