Henning Koch, creator of Unpoly, discusses where his hypermedia framework sits in the ecosystem, why he built it, and why he favors Convention over Configuration.
https://unpoly.com
Unpoly has been around for a decade and is used in production by companies all around the world, including Bosch, Volkswagen, Audi, and Siemens.
https://github.com/unpoly/unpoly/discussions/666
Chapters (from AI):
00:00 Introduction to Henning Koch and Unpoly.js
02:57 Henning's Background and Journey in Web Development
05:56 The Birth of Unpoly: Motivation and Evolution
08:49 Understanding Unpoly's Framework and Features
12:04 Comparing Unpoly with HTMX: Philosophical Differences
15:07 Exploring Unpoly's Layer Concept and Dialogs
17:55 Technical Insights: How Unpoly Handles Layers and Contexts
20:50 Practical Applications: Using Unpoly in Real Projects
24:03 What is the Future of Unpoly?
29:02 Dynamic Content Management in Web Apps
32:15 Bespoke Web Applications: Custom Solutions for Diverse Needs
35:00 Bridging Frontend and Backend: Unpoly's Role
39:29 Real-Time Applications: The Case for React
41:54 Optimizing User Experience: The Balance of React and Hypermedia
45:00 Unpoly's Approach to Defaults and Customization
48:03 Future Directions: Optimistic Rendering and Web Standards
56:58 Optimistic Rendering in Chat Applications
01:01:38 Handling Duplication in Optimistic Rendering
01:02:35 Drag and Drop Functionality in Web Apps
01:05:08 Exploring Drag and Drop APIs
01:08:11 Animation and Morphing APIs
01:10:12 Open Source and Community Contributions
01:11:11 Addressing Edge Cases in Development
01:12:11 Evolution of Unpoly and API Design
01:14:18 Migration Strategies for Upgrading Unpoly
01:17:29 The Importance of Documentation and Onboarding
01:19:25 Finding the Right Tool for Your Mental Model