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> every single interaction requires a separate round-trip HTTP request

Why? It's not like JavaScript stopped existing. If you need something more interactive or dynamic, use JS. The two approaches are not exclusive. Some things can go to the server and some stay in the client. Your use case determines the balance. Easy.

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Yes, I don't get why people always tend to drift into thinking in extremes when it comes to new tech. Like when using htmx or similar tech you would absolutely need to implement every piece of logic in the backend.

Well, you don't. I have been very successful using htmx by using it only in interactions that make changes to my data, that is state. Other user interactions (e.g. strictly visual interactions) remain on the client.

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