What are Java 24's must-have features?

Scoped Values (JEP 487) for virtual threads, Stream Gatherers (JEP 485) for custom ops. Skip the rest unless upgrading anyway.

Is HTMX ready for production apps?

Yes for internal tools and simple UIs. No for heavy client state—stick to React there.

Modular monolith vs microservices—which for small teams?

Modular monolith. Lower ops, faster iteration, unless you're past 15 engineers with massive external traffic.

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Java 24's Hidden Wins, HTMX's 38k Star Surge, Microservices Meltdown

HTMX just crossed 38,000 GitHub stars, proving server-side UIs aren't dead. Java 24 sneaks in tools for virtual threads, while microservices face quiet divorce proceedings.

DevTools Feed Apr 04, 2026 3 min read

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⚡ Key Takeaways

Java 24's Scoped Values fix virtual thread context pains—evaluate if on 21+. 𝕏
HTMX (38k stars) excels for server-driven UIs in tools, falters on complex state. 𝕏
Rethink microservices: modular monoliths win for teams under 15 with internal-heavy services. 𝕏

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