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• Hacker News1Htmx 4.0htmx 4.0.0 has been released after 8 months of development, featuring a migration from XMLHttpRequest to fetch() API internally. The major changes include explicit attribute inheritance by default, standardized event names, and removal of localStorage-based history caching. New features include morph swaps and the hx-partial tag, plus numerous extensions for enhanced functionality.Technology stack combinations:Developers enthusiastically share their preferred stacks combining HTMX with Go/SQLite (HUGS/GOSH), Rust/Axum, Django/Postgres, and other backends. Many praise the simplicity and developer velocity of these combinations, especially for rapid prototyping and AI-assisted development with tools like Claude.HTMX vs SPA frameworks debate:A significant discussion emerges around HTMX's suitability for different project types. Angular developers argue HTMX mixes presentation with business logic and lacks state management, while HTMX advocates counter that it's perfect for traditional websites but not meant for complex SPAs.CEO of HTMX meme:Multiple users jokingly claim to be "CEO of HTMX" throughout the thread, referencing an inside joke from the HTMX community. The actual HTMX creator participates in the meme, and users share links to htmx.ceo where anyone can become a "CEO."
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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