Htmx 4.0, the first JavaScript library to release exclusively on the Game Boy(swag.htmx.org)
463 points by rcy 23 hours ago | 154 comments
tl;dr: Htmx 4.0 is being released as a Game Boy cartridge ($35.97 CAD), framed as a joke product where players collect pickles across four levels and must defeat "Warren" to unlock the htmx 4.0 source code. It's a novelty merch item rather than an actual software release.
HN Discussion:
  • HTMX's playful vibe and craft-focused culture make the Game Boy stunt a delightful reflection of the team
  • HTMX has genuinely transformed web development workflows for the better
  • ~HTMX is essentially a refined reinvention of older tech like .NET Web Forms update panels
  • HTMX has drawbacks like poor noscript fallbacks and encourages overuse on static sites
  • Curious whether the ROM will be available digitally beyond the physical cartridge