Tetra

Overview

Tetra is an innovative full stack component framework specifically designed for Django developers looking to integrate Alpine.js into their projects. By seamlessly bridging the gap between backend server logic and front end presentation, Tetra simplifies the development process and enhances performance. With its unique public shared state and resumable server state functionality, Tetra allows for inline updates of components without the need for page reloads, making it an appealing choice for modern web development.

The framework encapsulates all related Python, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS into a single unit, promoting cleaner organization and proximity of related concerns. This means developers can focus on building intuitive user experiences while leveraging the power and security that Tetra provides.

Features

• Component Encapsulation: Each component integrates Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into one place, streamlining code management and enhancing readability.
• Resumable Server State: The framework saves the full server state between public method calls, allowing for a smooth development experience and secure state management.
• Public Server Methods: Easily call server methods from the frontend using JavaScript, resuming the component's state effortlessly.
• Shared Public State: Attributes can be marked for availability in the browser, becoming accessible as Alpine.js data objects for a reactive user interface.
• Inplace Updating: Server methods can dynamically update rendered components in place, relying on the Alpine.js morph plugin to prevent disruptive page reloads.
• Component Library Packaging: All components belong to a "library," optimizing the loading process by packing their JavaScript and CSS together for quicker downloads.
• JS/CSS Builds with esbuild: Both development and production builds of JavaScript and CSS are efficiently managed using esbuild, ensuring high performance.
• Dynamic Forms: Form components can adapt and change based on user interactions, offering a more flexible and interactive experience than standard Django forms.