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
  • Twitter
  • BlueSky
• 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:

• React Server Components documentation
• Remix Project Roadmap
• Vite's Environment API documentation

Books:

• The Three-Body Problem book series (Brooks' pick)

Additional Resources:

• Netflix's Three-Body Problem show (mentioned in relation to Brooks' pick)