Changelog Master Feed What will React come up with Next? (Changelog News #68)
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Oct 30, 2023 The podcast discusses Next.js integration of React Server Components and the mixed reactions it has received, including Kent C. Dodds' preference for Remix. Lee Robinson shares the benefits of learning Next.js and introduces Socket Security for GitHub. The episode also covers the sponsorship of Socket app, NixOS team's progress in reproducible builds, and the introduction of OpenSign as an open-source alternative to DocuSign.
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Next.js React Server Components Debate
- Next.js' integration of React Server Components via the use server directive is controversial.
- Some see it as powerful, others as potentially sloppy and reminiscent of old PHP practices.
Kent C. Dodds Critiques Next.js
- Kent C. Dodds criticizes Next.js for complexity, magic, and attachment to Vercel.
- He warns it prioritizes features over stability and doesn't always promote the web platform.
Lee Robinson Defends Next.js
- Lee Robinson defends Next.js as a framework that helps developers learn the web platform.
- He affirms all Next.js features can work self-hosted and React Server Components are production ready.