Exploring Malina.js: A complete overview with working demo
Blog post from LogRocket
Malina.js is a frontend compiler inspired by Svelte that allows developers to build web applications by compiling them into JavaScript, eliminating the need for a frontend framework. This approach is demonstrated through a detailed walkthrough of building a simple "plans" application, which includes components such as Header, Plans, and Plan, each focusing on different functionalities like displaying a list of plans or adding new ones. The article explores key features of Malina.js, such as one-way and two-way data bindings, event handling, fragments, and component reuse, with practical coding examples to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of styling and introduces a mechanism to toggle the visibility of plan descriptions, thereby showcasing the flexibility and capabilities of Malina.js in creating dynamic and interactive web applications. The piece concludes by highlighting Malina.js's potential for enhancing web development workflows and suggests further exploration through official documentation and code repositories.