htmx 4.0: a Fetch-Based Rewrite, Built-In Morphing Swaps, and Explicit Attribute Inheritance

htmx 4 has been released, featuring a transition from XMLHttpRequest to the fetch() API, enhancing streaming capabilities. Key updates include built-in morphing swaps for DOM state preservation and an hx-partial tag for cleaner updates. Attribute inheritance is now explicit, with event names standardized. The library maintains focus on minimal JavaScript while remaining popular among frameworks.

By Daniel Curtis