SMRTR ProgrammingNov 12, 2025Go Make Things

HTML is for lovers

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Kelp, an HTML-focused web framework, has proven highly effective on a recent large client project by simplifying interactive web development. The framework allows developers to style HTML elements out-of-the-box and customize components using semantic classes and CSS variables, resulting in significantly less code and mental overhead. Its standout feature is web components that enhance server-rendered HTML with interactive elements like tabs and modals without requiring complex JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.

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