Exploring Client Hooks and JavaScript Integration in Phoenix LiveView

The article by Tyler Barker explores the misconceptions surrounding Phoenix LiveView, often misunderstood as a 'zero-JS' framework. Barker clarifies that while LiveView significantly reduces the need for JavaScript by handling many tasks server-side with Elixir, it still uses JavaScript for 'fun' and complex client-side interactions. Key highlights include an in-depth look at client hooks, which allow dynamic JavaScript to run alongside LiveView's server-rendered functionality. Examples are provided to show how client hooks can be used to handle events like infinite scrolling and audio device management. Barker also introduces the concept of 'closured hooks' for managing shared states across multiple instances, and explores how JavaScript UI frameworks like React and SolidJS can be integrated with LiveView. The article concludes with an invitation to contribute to Barker’s TypeScript port of LiveView's JavaScript codebase.