195 Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough

Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven patterns and web standards to the broader React community while building a foundation for future web development that leverages native web APIs. Chapter Marks 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Guest Introduction & SNL Jacket Discussion 1:12 - The Remix "Nap" Announcement 3:25 - Understanding React Router's Evolution 7:51 - React Router Framework Mode 10:21 - Middleware Support Plans 15:42 - React Server Components Integration 19:14 - Server-Side Capabilities & RSC Benefits 24:17 - Team Size and Structure 25:13 - Remix Brand & Future Direction 30:19 - Future of Web APIs 32:03 - Austin Remix Meetup Discussion 34:54 - Community Engagement and Open Source 36:19 - Picks and Plugs Links People & Profiles: Brooks Lybrand's social profiles Twitter BlueSky Michael Chan James Perkins Ryan Florence Evan Bacon (mentioned for RSC mobile demo ) Tools & Projects: React Router 7 Remix Run Remix Discord Vite 6 Cursor AI (mentioned in Amy's pick) The dev.to article about Cursor settings that Amy referenced Elgato XLR Deck (Brad's pick) OXO Silicon Measuring Cup (Amy's pick) Events & Communities: Epic Web Conf (March 2024, where Brooks will be speaking) React Miami (April 2024, where Brooks will be speaking) Remix Austin Meetup Technical Resources: React Server Components documentation Remix Project Roadmap Vite's Environment API documentation Books: The Three-Body Problem book series (Brooks' pick) Additional Resources: Netflix's Three-Body Problem show (mentioned in relation to Brooks' pick)

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