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React Router and why file-routing sucks with Brooks Lybrand

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Jul 17, 2025
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Brooks Lybrand
Brooks Lybrand, Developer Relations Manager for Remix and React Router, shares insights into the exciting updates in React Router v7 and its community evolution. He discusses the shift towards an open governance model and how it encourages collaboration. The conversation dives into the migration from Remix v2 and the challenges faced when integrating with legacy systems. Brooks also highlights the importance of using modern tools like AI to tackle these issues and enhance developer flexibility in web application projects.
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INSIGHT

React Router and Remix Convergence

  • React Router and Remix have converged, with much of Remix's functionality merged back into React Router v7.
  • Remix is evolving into a full framework distinct from React Router's more general router role.
INSIGHT

React Router’s Layered Modes

  • React Router has a layered design: declarative mode, data mode, and framework mode.
  • Each mode builds on the previous, offering more capabilities while sharing core components.
ADVICE

Follow Migration Guides Carefully

  • Use migration guides available on the React Router website when upgrading projects.
  • If migrating from Remix v2 to React Router v7 framework mode, leverage the provided codemod to update imports smoothly.
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