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# MyFastHtml
A utility library designed to simplify the development of FastHtml applications by providing:
- Predefined pages for common functionalities (e.g., authentication, user management).
- A command management system to facilitate client-server interactions.
- Helpers to create interactive controls more easily.
- A system for control state persistence.
---
## Features
- **Dynamic HTML with HTMX**: Simplify dynamic interaction using attributes like `hx-post` and custom routes like `/commands`.
- **Command management**: Write server-side logic in Python while abstracting the complexities of HTMX.
- **Control helpers**: Easily create reusable components like buttons.
- **Predefined Pages (Roadmap)**: Include common pages like login, user management, and customizable dashboards.
> _**Note:** Support for state persistence is currently under construction._
---
## Installation
Ensure you have Python >= 3.12 installed, then install the library with `pip`:
```bash
pip install myfasthtml
```
---
## Quick Start
Heres a simple example of creating an **interactive button** linked to a command:
### Example: Button with a Command
```python
from fasthtml.fastapp import fast_app
from myfasthtml.core.commands import Command
from myfasthtml.controls.button import mk_button
# Define a simple command action
def say_hello():
return "Hello, FastHtml!"
# Create the command
hello_command = Command("say_hello", "Responds with a greeting", say_hello)
# Create the app and define a route with a button
app, rt = fast_app(default_hdrs=False)
@rt("/")
def get_homepage():
return mk_button("Click Me!", command=hello_command)
```
- When the button is clicked, the `say_hello` command will be executed, and the server will return the response.
- HTMX automatically handles the client-server interaction behind the scenes.
---
## Planned Features (Roadmap)
### Predefined Pages
The library will include predefined pages for:
- **Authentication**: Login, signup, password reset.
- **User Management**: User profile and administration pages.
- **Dashboard Templates**: Fully customizable dashboard components.
- **Error Pages**: Detailed and styled error messages (e.g., 404, 500).
### State Persistence
Controls will have their state automatically synchronized between the client and the server. This feature is currently under construction.
---
## Advanced Features
### Command Management System
Commands allow you to simplify frontend/backend interaction. Instead of writing HTMX attributes manually, you can define Python methods and handle them as commands.
#### Example
Heres how `Command` simplifies dynamic interaction:
```python
from myfasthtml.core.commands import Command
# Define a command
def custom_action(data):
return f"Received: {data}"
my_command = Command("custom", "Handles custom logic", custom_action)
# Get the HTMX parameters automatically
htmx_attrs = my_command.get_htmx_params()
print(htmx_attrs)
# Output:
# {
# "hx-post": "/commands",
# "hx-vals": '{"c_id": "unique-command-id"}'
# }
```
Use the `get_htmx_params()` method to directly integrate commands into HTML components.
---
## Contributing
We welcome contributions! To get started:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Submit a pull request with clear descriptions of your changes.
For detailed guidelines, see the [Contributing Section](./CONTRIBUTING.md) (coming soon).
---
## License
This project is licensed under the terms of the MIT License. See the `LICENSE` file for details.
---
## Technical Overview
### Project Structure
```
MyFastHtml
├── src
│ ├── myfasthtml/ # Main library code
│ │ ├── core/commands.py # Command definitions
│ │ ├── controls/button.py # Control helpers
│ │ └── pages/LoginPage.py # Predefined Login page
│ └── ...
├── tests # Unit and integration tests
├── LICENSE # License file (MIT)
├── README.md # Project documentation
└── pyproject.toml # Build configuration
```
### Notable Classes and Methods
#### 1. `Command`
Represents a backend action with server communication.
- **Attributes:**
- `id`: Unique identifier for the command.
- `name`: Command name (e.g., `say_hello`).
- `description`: Description of the command.
- **Method:** `get_htmx_params()` generates HTMX attributes.
#### 2. `mk_button`
Simplifies the creation of interactive buttons linked to commands.
- **Arguments:**
- `element` (str): The label for the button.
- `command` (Command): Command associated with the button.
- `kwargs`: Additional button attributes.
#### 3. `LoginPage`
Predefined login page that provides a UI template ready for integration.
- **Constructor Parameters:**
- `settings_manager`: Configuration/settings object.
- `error_message`: Optional error message to display.
- `success_message`: Optional success message to display.
---
## Entry Points
- `/commands`: Handles HTMX requests from the command attributes.
---
## Exceptions
No custom exceptions defined yet. (Placeholder for future use.)
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