TanStack Start Beta, Framer Motion Goes Vanilla, and the US vs. Google
Nov 25, 2024
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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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Quick takeaways
The beta launch of TanStack Start emphasizes a client-first approach, optimizing development workflows for specific application needs without extensive server-side rendering.
Framer Motion's transformation into the open-source library Motion expands animation possibilities for various frameworks, enhancing the developer experience across different technologies.
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AI Tools in Development Workflows
Integrating AI tools into development workflows enhances efficiency and problem-solving capabilities. A discussion highlighted a real-world example where ChatGPT provided effective solutions for debugging, outperforming traditional tools like Copilot. This shift towards using advanced AI models demonstrates the growing reliance on AI to assist developers in understanding complex issues. As these tools evolve, they allow more intuitive interactions that streamline coding processes and improve outcomes.
TanStack Start Framework
TanStack Start is a new framework that aims to simplify the development of client-first applications. Designed as a competitor to Next.js and Remix, it leverages the Vinci framework for handling essential routing and API management. This framework empowers developers by providing better control over API requests, allowing specifications such as HTTP methods and middleware. By focusing on a client-first approach, it caters to internal tools that do not require extensive server-side rendering, highlighting the importance of optimizing specific application needs.
Framer Motion's Evolution to Motion
Framer Motion has transformed into a standalone library named Motion, broadening its usability beyond React applications. This change was driven by the demand for a motion library that is accessible to various frameworks, including Vue and vanilla JavaScript. The new Motion.dev site showcases impressive animation capabilities and serves as a valuable resource for developers seeking enhanced animation solutions. By becoming an open-source project, it invites contributions from a wider community while ensuring a polished experience for users across different technologies.
Department of Justice vs. Google Chrome
Recent legal developments have prompted the Justice Department to suggest that Google may need to divest Chrome as part of antitrust remediation efforts. This proposal follows a prior ruling that found Google guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search. The implications of forcing Google to sell Chrome could drastically alter the web development landscape, given Chrome's integral role in fostering industry standards. Although this remains speculative until further court proceedings unfold, it raises concerns about the future direction of web development and competition.
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.
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