Phoenix LiveView 1.0 Released: Build Real-Time Apps Without JavaScript

Phoenix LiveView 1.0 has finally been released! If you’re not familiar with it, LiveView is an exciting feature of the Phoenix framework that lets you build real-time, interactive web apps without writing JavaScript. I’ve been following its progress for a while, and this release feels like a big deal for developers who love working with Elixir but want modern, dynamic user interfaces.

Phoenix LiveView 1.0 Released: Build Real-Time Apps Without JavaScript

What is Phoenix LiveView?

Phoenix LiveView allows developers to build interactive features — like live updates, dynamic forms, or chat applications — using server-side code. It removes the need for heavy JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.

Here’s the magic: instead of writing frontend code, you describe how the page behaves in Elixir. The server sends updates to the browser using WebSockets, and the page updates in real time without full reloads.

This is perfect for people who:

• Want to avoid writing too much JavaScript.
• Prefer a server-side approach for simplicity and control.
• Need features like live updates, forms, or UI interactivity.

For example:

• You type into a form field → The server validates the input…