Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 687: Hosting NextJS × Spicy Sidedishes × Modern Forms × Abandoning TypeScript
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Nov 1, 2023 Wes and Scott tackle the intricacies of hosting Next.js without getting locked into a single provider. They discuss the challenges of implementing forms in modern web development while critiquing existing solutions. Tune in for insights on the growing skepticism around TypeScript and why some frameworks are moving away from it. The hosts also explore CSS advancements like the subgrid feature, and humorously decode essential development concepts such as workers and tasks. Plus, they share some exciting personal picks!
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Next.js Hosting Options
- Consider Netlify or Cloudflare Pages for hosting Next.js to avoid vendor lock-in with Vercel.
- SST and Flightcontrol offer more complex AWS-based serverless options.
Safari's CSS Improvements
- Jen Simmons' move from Mozilla to Safari correlated with Safari's improved developer focus.
- Safari now leads in implementing new CSS features, like relative color syntax and the Temporal API.
Serverless Database Choices
- Choose PlanetScale or Neon for traditional SQL databases with serverless scaling.
- Consider Supabase or Firebase if you need real-time features and a broader platform.
