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805: We React to State of React Survey

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Aug 7, 2024
Dive into the nitty-gritty of the latest State of React survey! Discover the main pain points around APIs like forwardRef and memo. Hear about the evolving landscape of state management and hooks, plus some humorous critiques of the taint API. The hosts spill the tea on popular libraries like Apollo Client and Redux, along with exciting newcomers. Plus, explore CSS tools and frameworks shaping the React world, and get a peek into the fun side of parenting—all wrapped up in lighthearted storytelling!
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Reasons to Leave React

  • React's API pain points can push developers away.
  • These pain points include ecosystem fatigue, state management, form management, foot guns, and performance issues.
ANECDOTE

forwardRef Experience

  • Scott Talinsky rarely used forwardRef in React.
  • He found it cumbersome when bridging vanilla and React APIs, especially in libraries like ShadCN.
INSIGHT

Value Tracking

  • Tracking values simplifies state management in React.
  • It's easier to track value changes than component renders, reducing mental overhead.
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