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25 top open-source tools for building web apps you can't afford to miss in 2025🎉 🚀

Sunil Kumar Dash on December 26, 2024

2024 was insane, and many things happened around AI and software development in general. I believe this is only going to be even more interesting i...

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Tracy Gilmore • Dec 28 '24

2024 was a great year for HTMX but I fully expect 2025 to be better. If you are a developer of web-based UIs for data-centric applications, and want to adopt a simpler approach HTMX is definitely worth investigating.

Sunil Kumar Dash Composio • Dec 29 '24

Certainly, it will be a great year for HTMX

Philip J Cox • Dec 27 '24 • Edited

I do enjoy these lists and this is a good one. Some interesting tools to have a play with 👍
LOL @ Daisey, tho. Framework’s built on frameworks, not a good maintenance plan.

Sunil Kumar Dash Composio • Dec 27 '24

Thanks Philip

Johannes Cloete • Dec 27 '24

Thank you for such a well-curated and forward-looking article! It's incredible to see how tools like Composio and LangGraph JS are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in web development. The selection feels both timely and inspiring—showcasing not just tools for efficiency but also those that foster creativity and innovation.

I particularly appreciate how you contextualized each tool within the broader trends shaping the industry. It’s a reminder of how dynamic and exciting this field remains. Looking forward to seeing how these tools evolve and how developers will leverage them to create even more transformative applications in 2025 and beyond!