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Dev tools · September 9, 2017

1 KB JavaScript library for building front end apps

1kB-ish JavaScript framework for building hypertext applications - hyperapp/hyperapp

1 KB JavaScript library for building front end apps launched on September 9, 2017 with 242 votes, #92 of 3,072 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

This is a lightweight JavaScript library weighing just 1 KB, designed for developers building front-end applications. It was created to help programmers develop user interfaces with minimal code overhead. The library launched in 2017 and is available on GitHub. It appeals to developers who want a small, efficient tool for front-end development without the bulk of larger frameworks.

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