TanStack Start Beta, Framer Motion Goes Vanilla, and the US vs. Google

Nov 25, 2024

Exciting updates emerge from the React Summit, including the beta launch of TanStack Start, a fresh framework competing with major players like Next.js. Framer Motion transforms into Motion, offering smooth animations for all JavaScript projects, broadening its accessibility. Meanwhile, the US government pushes for Google's breakup over alleged search monopolies, signaling significant changes for big tech. The hosts humorously discuss everyday tech innovations, from handy leaf blower attachments to the quirks of device notifications, blending insights with laughs.

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ANECDOTE

ChatGPT for Debugging

TJ Van Toll and Paige Nijinghaus debugged a problem together.
Paige suggested using ChatGPT instead of Copilot, and it worked.

INSIGHT

TanStack Start Beta

TanStack Start, a Next.js and Remix competitor, entered beta.
It's built on Vinci and focuses on a client-first approach with SSR available when needed.

INSIGHT

Client-First Applications

Client-first applications are crucial for internal company tools.
These tools often don't need SSR or SEO, prioritizing speed and a good client experience.

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Co-host Jack Herrington is just back from the React Summit conference in New York and he shares some of the highlights of the conf, including the announcement that TanStack Start is now in beta status and Tanner Linsely (the creator of the TanStack products) will be working on it full time.

Additionally, React-based animation library Framer Motion announces it has spun off into open source library Motion. Going forward, Motion will provide vanilla JS APIs so every JavaScript project can take advantage of the smooth, easy-to-use animations that were previously only available to React applications.

The US government’s taken aim at Google, asking Google’s antitrust trial judge to force the company to sell off its Chrome browser after the judge ruled Google’s maintained an illegal search monopoly. These are the dramatic opening shots that will, most likely, become much less contentious than Google actually divesting itself of Chrome when a deal with the DOJ is reached, but it’s definitely a warning to other large tech companies to watch their market share.

As a final note, we won’t be recording a show next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but will be back after that with all the latest news.

News:

Paige - Framer Motion becomes just Motion
Jack - TanStack Start is in beta status
TJ - US proposes breakup of Google to fix search monopoly

Bonus News:

Fire Starters:

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What Makes Us Happy this Week:

Paige - Stubby car drying nozzle leaf blower attachment
Jack - Air tag-enabled water bottle lid
TJ - Silver Bells in Lansing

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