

Why I won’t use Next.js with Kent C. Dodds
Nov 14, 2023
Kent C. Dodds, a web development expert, explains why he prefers Remix over Next.js, highlighting its productivity and effectiveness. The podcast covers topics such as testing libraries, transferable knowledge, web platform APIs, advantages of Remix, challenges of abstractions, and the dichotomy of stewardship in open source frameworks. They also discuss React, Next.js, Vercel, and collaboration within the React team.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Comparing Testing Libraries, Transferable Knowledge, and Web Platform APIs in Next JS and Remix
03:43 • 5min
Advantages of Developing with Remix and Working with Web Primitives
08:53 • 2min
The Challenges of Abstractions, Next.js Limitations, and Comparing to Remix
11:22 • 6min
The Dichotomy of Stewardship and Financial Interests in Open Source Frameworks
17:18 • 2min
React, Next.js, and Vercel in the React Ecosystem
19:22 • 20min