Ryan Christian

Core maintainer of Preact, a JavaScript UI library focused on size and performance and largely compatible with React.

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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 7min

Preact, Performance, and the Future of Lightweight Frontends with Ryan Christian -JSJ 683

Join Ryan Christian, core maintainer of Preact, as he explores the lightweight UI library that's gaining traction in the JavaScript world. He dives into how Preact's tiny footprint outshines React, maintaining performance without unnecessary bloat. Hear about its compatibility layer, the engineering behind its speed, and the exciting upcoming features in Preact v11. Plus, Ryan discusses trends in frontend frameworks and why Preact remains unapologetically focused on modularity and simplicity over full-stack aspirations.

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