PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket TanStack and TanRouter with Tanner Linsley [Repeat]
Nov 28, 2024
Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack and co-founder at Nozzle, shares his journey in web development tools, emphasizing the evolution of TanStack and TanRouter. He discusses the critical role of type safety in routing and state management, alongside the importance of open-source collaboration. Tanner also dives into crafting user-friendly documentation to cater to various learning styles, highlighting his SEO expertise. His insights on facing challenges with TypeScript and schema management provide valuable tips for developers aiming for efficiency.
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TanStack Origin
- Tanner Linsley, facing frontend challenges at Nozzle, leveraged open-source tools.
- He created React Table, React Query, a virtualizer, and TanRouter to improve productivity.
Open Source Benefits
- Open-sourcing internal tools allows for community contributions and broader testing.
- This approach improves the software while benefiting a wider developer audience.
Documentation Strategies
- Consider multiple learning styles when writing documentation: quick start, linear learners, and deep divers.
- Gather user feedback to identify pain points and improve documentation clarity.