Templating - you're doing it wrong
summary
Argues that instead of using a separate templating language, use plain HTML as the template language and embed the data-to-markup glue via a technique called Template Animation. Describes how Template Animation keeps templates valid HTML, enables testing and debugging directly in the browser without extra tools, and shows a working approach with benefits for maintainability and QA.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction to templating
- 6:23Template engine basics
- 11:02Choosing the right tool
- 21:45Common templating mistakes
- 27:37Advanced templating techniques
- 33:35Q&A and closing
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