Do we really need a JavaScript framework to create a modern, interactive web app? Not anymore. In this talk, you’ll discover how htmx revitalizes ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, empowering you to build dynamic, fast, user-friendly interfaces without reaching for React, Angular, or Blazor. We’ll demonstrate how htmx allows your server to excel at rendering HTML while enhancing it with rich user interactions using just a dash of declarative attributes.

Through real-world examples, you'll learn to implement features like live validation, dynamic forms, partial page updates, modals, and more. We’ll also discuss the performance, maintainability, and developer satisfaction benefits of this simplicity-first approach.

If you're weary of frontend complexity and just want to create clean, powerful web apps, this talk will show you how Razor Pages + htmx is a groundbreaking combination.

Who Should Attend:
• ASP.NET developers looking for a modern UI approach without full SPAs
• Backend engineers wanting to deliver better UX with minimal frontend hassle
• Developers curious about htmx, progressive enhancement, and hypermedia
• Anyone frustrated with bloated JS build pipelines and over-engineered UI stacks

Key Takeaways:
• What htmx is, how it works, and why it fits Razor Pages like a glove
• How to add interactivity with hx-get, hx-post, hx-trigger, and hx-swap
• Building modals, live validation, and progressive UIs using server-side rendering
• Using partial Razor views and smart endpoints for clean, reusable components
• Debugging htmx interactions and managing client-server flow
• The Simplicity-First philosophy and how it leads to faster delivery and happier teams