Intro to FastHTML - Jeremy Howard

What is Fast HTML?

Fast HTML is a web development framework that allows you to create web applications with a single Python file, without the need for frontend JavaScript code or scaffolding.

What are some examples of applications built with Fast HTML?

Some examples of applications built with Fast HTML include a chatbot with styled chat bubbles, a multiplayer game of life using web sockets, and a custom login system with markdown and drag-and-drop functionality.

How does Fast HTML compare to other web development frameworks?

Fast HTML is designed to be easy to use and require less learning compared to other frameworks like Django or Fast API with React or Vue on the front end. It allows you to create web applications with a single Python file and has built-in features like live reloading and SQLite database integration.

What is HDMX and how is it used in Fast HTML?

HDMX is a library that integrates well with Fast HTML and allows you to trigger events and send messages to the server without refreshing the whole page. It can be used to update specific parts of the page in response to user actions.

How can you add persistency to a Fast HTML application?

You can add persistency to a Fast HTML application by using a database. Fast HTML has built-in support for SQLite, which you can use to store and retrieve data. You can update your Fast API to fetch data from the database and insert new data into it.