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Learn how to build a web app without using JavaScript, exploring alternative frameworks and languages

intermediate Published 5 Oct 2014
Action Steps
  1. Explore GWT-like frameworks for Golang, such as GopherJS or GoJS
  2. Investigate C++-based web frameworks like Emscripten or Cheerp
  3. Research Rust-based web frameworks like Rust-WASM or stdweb
  4. Consider using alternative frontend technologies like WebAssembly or Kotlin/JS
  5. Evaluate the trade-offs and limitations of not using JavaScript for web development
Who Needs to Know This

Developers who want to build web applications without using JavaScript can benefit from this, especially those familiar with languages like Golang, C++, or Rust

Key Insight

💡 While JavaScript is a dominant force in web development, alternative frameworks and languages can help you build web apps without it

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🚫 No JS? No problem! Explore alternative web dev frameworks for Golang, C++, Rust, and more! 🚀

Full Article

But i wana make a webapp, how should i go about building a web app without touching javascript, is there any frameworks like gwt for golang, or C++, rust
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