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Phoenix LiveView

Rich realtime UX without JavaScript

★ 4.8

Rich, real-time user experiences with server-rendered HTML. Build interactive apps without writing JavaScript, powered by Phoenix Channels.

6K
GitHub Stars
none
TypeScript
medium
Learning Curve
4.7
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, part of Phoenix
Paid
N/A

Features

  • ✓ Server-rendered HTML
  • ✓ Real-time updates
  • ✓ No JavaScript needed
  • ✓ Form handling
  • ✓ File uploads
  • ✓ Hooks for JS interop
  • ✓ Streams for large data
  • ✓ Navigation events

Pros

  • + Rich UX without JS
  • + Low latency updates
  • + Simple mental model
  • + Full Elixir stack
  • + SEO friendly

Cons

  • - Requires persistent connection
  • - Not for high-latency networks
  • - JS escape hatch needed sometimes
  • - Phoenix dependency

Best For

startup indie hacker

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