turbolinks: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Turbolinks is a JavaScript library that enables faster navigation between pages in a web application by using AJAX to fetch only the body of the page and replacing it without a full page reload. This approach significantly reduces load times and provides a smoother user experience by preserving the application state and avoiding unnecessary re-renders.
Compared to traditional full-page reloads, Turbolinks offers a seamless transition between pages, making web applications feel more like native apps. It is actively maintained and widely used in Rails applications. Alternatives like PJAX and StimulusReflex provide similar functionality but with different trade-offs in terms of complexity and features.
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