

Supper Club × Ryan Florence of Remix
13 snips Aug 4, 2023
Ryan Florence, the creator of React Router and Remix, discusses his journey in the React community while working at Shopify. He dives into the innovative features and challenges of Remix, including its upcoming V2 and how it plans to integrate React Server Components. Ryan also shares his experience quitting Twitter for mental wellness, highlighting the importance of community in tech. With a blend of humor and insightful anecdotes, he reflects on the quirks of coding and the evolving landscape of web development.
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Flow Rider Injury
- Ryan Florence broke his collarbone in five pieces on a flow rider.
- This happened two months after he broke his wrist, adding to his post-40 health struggles.
Remix Evolution
- Remix, initially a paid framework, is now open-source and owned by Shopify.
- It leverages web APIs for network requests, enabling deployment flexibility.
Web API Importance
- Standard web APIs like fetch, request, and response are key for modern web development.
- They ensure compatibility across frameworks and platforms like Remix, Deno, and Cloudflare Workers.