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SolidStart 2: Replaces Vinxi with a Vite 8 and Enters Maintenance as its Role Winds down

Daniel Curtis — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:23:00 GMT

SolidStart, a full-stack meta-framework based on SolidJS, has transitioned to version 2.0, improving compatibility with Vite's Environment API. This release modernizes the framework, enhancing CSS handling and integrating better with tools like Tailwind CSS and deployment services. Following this, SolidStart has been placed in maintenance mode as its capabilities are incorporated into Solid 2.0.

By Daniel Curtis

htmx 4.0: a Fetch-Based Rewrite, Built-In Morphing Swaps, and Explicit Attribute Inheritance

Daniel Curtis — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT

htmx 4 has been released, featuring a transition from XMLHttpRequest to the fetch() API, enhancing streaming capabilities. Key updates include built-in morphing swaps for DOM state preservation and an hx-partial tag for cleaner updates. Attribute inheritance is now explicit, with event names standardized. The library maintains focus on minimal JavaScript while remaining popular among frameworks.

By Daniel Curtis