In this video we dive into the similarities and differences of popular low-js tools HTMX and Alpine and give recommendations for when to reach for each for building your own web app.

Original blog post with all images and links: https://hamy.xyz/labs/2024-01_htmx-vs-alpine

Chapters

01:10 - HTMX and Alpine are Complimentary
04:25 - HTMX for Server Interactivity
10:45 - Alpine for Client Interactivity

Links:

- 3 Areas I'm exploring to build more side projects faster and cheaper in 2024 - https://youtu.be/vqHLaSHRzj4?si=HJ2aHuD9AZhmr_UD 
- Simple Interactive Islands with F# and HTMX - https://youtu.be/n0cwPU8UxUw?si=iQbWdTJbA_yVms2m
- Why I'm moving from SvelteKit to F# - https://youtu.be/c8lkaP3kkbg?si=uzPDhsapoQhBmi8k

About me: I'm Hamilton - a Technomancer. I build Simple Scalable Systems to make the world 1% better.

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- Twitter: @SIRHAMY - https://twitter.com/SIRHAMY

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In this video we explore how I validate side projects - my systems, what I optimize for, and things to avoid.

Original blog post with all links: https://hamy.xyz/labs/2024-08_validate-side-projects

Chapters

01:05 - Goals for Validating Project Ideas
04:10 - How I Validate Project Ideas
05:35 - Something The World Wants / I Want
10:05 - Something I am good at
12:55 - Something I am Interested in Building
14:50 - My Long-term Project Strategy

Links:

- My journey from Software Engineer to Entrepreneur and back again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsPUNXoVvXQ
- Prioritizing my Project Ideas with a Trello Backlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzfykUJfs_c
- How to Find Fulfilling Work as a Software Engineer and Achieve more Impact with Less Stress - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcdDy7MMi8I

About me: I'm Hamilton - a Technomancer. I build Simple Scalable Systems to make the world 1% better.

Connect with me:

- Website: https://hamy.xyz
- Twitter: @SIRHAMY - https://twitter.com/SIRHAMY

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In this video we talk about testing software at scale with respect to codebase size, org size, and requirement changes. I also give some strategies for handling these scalability concerns with simple testing frameworks.

Original blog post with all links and code: https://hamy.xyz/labs/2024-08_how-to-write-simple-tests

CTA: Get a fun() tshirt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA1j3ukcgMM

Chapters

03:50 - Why do we test? 
11:00 - What does it mean for a Test to be Scalable? 
15:20 - Dimensions of Scale for real-world testing
20:05 - Strategies for writing tests that Scale
27:30 - How to Write Simple Scalable Tests
34:50 - How I write tests
43:05 - Testing like this is too hard!

Links:

- My Career as a Software Engineer so far (6 yoe, ex-Meta, ex-Founder) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VupR_6tQEb8
- Build a Simple Result type in Python - and why you should use them - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P7J2wI46sg
- The HAM Stack - A Simple Scalable Tech Stack for building modern web apps fast and cheap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLnZtg63h1I

About me: I'm Hamilton - a Technomancer. I build Simple Scalable Systems to make the world 1% better.

Connect with me:

- Website: https://hamy.xyz
- Twitter: @SIRHAMY - https://twitter.com/SIRHAMY

# Support 

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In this video we explore how HTMX runs in production based on feedback from software engineers using it in their own projects.

Original blog post with all links: https://hamy.xyz/labs/2024-04_htmx-in-production

Chapters

01:35 - Good: HTMX Simplifies Frontend Code
03:45 - Frontend Simplification: Reduce Layers of Abstraction
05:55 - Frontend Simplification: No JS needed
07:50 - Faster Changes
09:40 - Easier to onboard new developers
13:30 - Good: HTMX is often MORE performant than SPAs
17:35 - Good: Easy to add to existing projects
20:15 - Bad: HTMX lacks a paved road
24:05 - Bad: HTMX is not a Silver Bullet
25:40 - Open Questions: Does HTMX scale for large teams / codebases?

Links:

- Why you should choose HTMX for your next web-based side project - and ditch MPAs and SPAs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vusiFvBNZyQ&ab_channel=HAMYLABS
- HTMX vs AlpineJS - Which should you use for your web app? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HI2v9tUnGU&ab_channel=HAMYLABS
- The HAM Stack - A Simple Scalable Tech Stack for building modern web apps fast and cheap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLnZtg63h1I&ab_channel=HAMYLABS

About me: I'm Hamilton - a Technomancer. I build Simple Scalable Systems to make the world 1% better.

Connect with me:

- Website: https://hamy.xyz
- Twitter: @SIRHAMY - https://twitter.com/SIRHAMY

# Support 

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