HTMX live search and filter
Published: 06.02.2025 12:00
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HTMX live search and filter
Python
A server-rendered product catalogue with instant search, multi-tag filtering and infinite scroll — no JavaScript framework required.
Filter response time dropped from ~800 ms (full reload) to ~90 ms (partial).
Problem
The existing catalogue required a full page reload for every filter change, making it slow and frustrating on mobile.
Solution
Replaced the form-submit loop with HTMX partial requests, Tailwind CSS for the UI and a Django view that returns HTML fragments.