JavaScript Jabber Replacing Create React App: Why Create TS Router App Is the Future of React Development - JSJ 675
May 2, 2025
Jack Harrington, a skilled web developer known for creating content on React and Next.js, joins the discussion on the transition from Create React App to the innovative Create TS Router App. They dive into the benefits of CTA, highlighting its type safety, file-based routing, and modern Vite-powered setup. The conversation also contrasts server-side rendering needs for different applications and emphasizes the importance of community feedback for future enhancements. A lighthearted moment features a nostalgic card game inspired by 'Groundhog Day,' blending tech and fun!
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Create React App's Original Purpose
- Create React App (CRA) was essential for building single-page React applications with a well-configured Webpack setup.
- It remained a dependency managing React versions but became insufficient as React ecosystem evolved.
Vite Doesn't Fully Replace CRA
- While Vite is a modern tool, it doesn't replicate the exact structure or experience provided by Create React App.
- Learners face a steep difference in file structure and setup transitioning from CRA tutorials to Vite or Next.js.
SSR Not Always Needed
- Next.js is great but often overkill for internal or purely client-rendered applications.
- Many internal apps don't need SSR and prefer simple front-end focused setups connecting to backend REST APIs.