COMPRESSEDfm 195 | Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough
Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven patterns and web standards to the broader React community while building a foundation for future web development that leverages native web APIs.
Chapter Marks
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Guest Introduction & SNL Jacket Discussion
1:12 - The Remix "Nap" Announcement
3:25 - Understanding React Router's Evolution
7:51 - React Router Framework Mode
10:21 - Middleware Support Plans
15:42 - React Server Components Integration
19:14 - Server-Side Capabilities & RSC Benefits
24:17 - Team Size and Structure
25:13 - Remix Brand & Future Direction
30:19 - Future of Web APIs
32:03 - Austin Remix Meetup Discussion
34:54 - Community Engagement and Open Source
36:19 - Picks and Plugs
Links
People & Profiles:
- Brooks Lybrand's social profiles
- Michael Chan
- James Perkins
- Ryan Florence
- Evan Bacon (mentioned for RSC mobile demo)
Tools & Projects:
- React Router 7
- Remix Run
- Remix Discord
- Vite 6
- Cursor AI (mentioned in Amy's pick)
- The dev.to article about Cursor settings that Amy referenced
- Elgato XLR Deck (Brad's pick)
- OXO Silicon Measuring Cup (Amy's pick)
Events & Communities:
- Epic Web Conf (March 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)
- React Miami (April 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)
- Remix Austin Meetup
Technical Resources:
Books:
- The Three-Body Problem book series (Brooks' pick)
Additional Resources:
- Netflix's Three-Body Problem show (mentioned in relation to Brooks' pick)