In this episode of Compressed FM, Amy, James, and Tobbe from the Redwood JS core team explore React server components. They discuss the implementation of React server components in Redwood, the benefits, challenges, and the future of web development with this new technology.

Show Notes

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:00:47 - Tobbe's Background and Role at Redwood JS 

00:02:03 - Tobbe's Journey with Redwood JS 

00:05:14 - Discussion on React Server Components (RSCs) 

00:07:00 - Explanation of Different Rendering Methods 

00:12:48 - Implementing React Server Components with Vite 

00:15:22 - Technical Details of RSC Implementation 

00:17:19 - Streaming and Suspense in React 

00:18:28 - Future Developer Experience with Redwood and RSCs 

00:19:51 - Explanation of Redwood Cells 

00:22:01 - DX Considerations for RSCs in Redwood 

00:24:23 - State of GraphQL in Redwood's Future 

00:28:34 - GraphQL's Reputation and Challenges 

00:31:17 - tRPC and TypeScript Safety with RSCs 

00:34:14 - Advanced RSC Features in Redwood 

00:36:31 - Server Actions and Their Role in Redwood 

00:39:09 - Picks and Plugs

• Tobbe's Pick: Tretorn Rubber Boots
• Tobbe's Plug: RedwoodJS
• Amy's Pick - Aeropress Go
• Amy's Plug - Broken Comb Newsletter
• James's Pick - On/Off Plug
• James's Plug - James's Newsletter