Show HN: Hyper – Standards first React alternative
a year ago
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- #web-development
- #react-alternative
- Hyper is a standards-first markup language for building user interfaces with clean syntax.
- Project goals include standards-first approach, simplicity, design systems, and scalability.
- Hyper contrasts with React by decoupling logic, structure, and styling.
- Simple components in Hyper use semantic HTML with minimal class names.
- Complex components in Hyper result in significantly smaller JS bundles compared to React.
- Hyper enables design system swaps without changing component code.
- Hyper enforces external design systems, eliminating tight coupling.
- Hyper applications remain simple and lightweight as they scale.
- Hyper uses Bun for installation and development.
- Hyper differs from Svelte and Vue by adhering more strictly to web standards.
- Hyper aims to reduce tooling and complexity by focusing on web standards.
- Standards offer timeless skills and sustainable products.
- Future plans include full-stack applications and generative UIs.
- Hyper faces challenges in developer perception and product completion.
- Contributions and feedback are welcomed, especially from CSS experts.