React Server Components 🧐 (JS Party #311)

Feb 8, 2024

Dan Abramov, React Server Components expert, talks about the origin story and the community response of React Server Components. He also explains the benefits of using RSCs, such as improving application performance and simplifying setup. The podcast delves into the shift from traditional server rendering to client-side approach, the use of suspense to handle loading states, and the introduction of offline-first architectures. The discussion also covers the execution stages of RSCs, their integration with data fetching, and the challenges faced in their development and adoption. Finally, the podcast explores their desire for deep first-class support for animations in React and delves into the nuances of implementing animations in React.