In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the top JavaScript frameworks, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. They discuss Svelte, Astro, Next, Remix, and Redwood, comparing their rendering processes, server-side vs. client-side preferences, routing systems, and developer experiences. Perfect for developers weighing options for their next app!

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Sponsor: Wix Studio

01:42 - Discussing JavaScript Frameworks at Momentum Conference

• Michael Richardson on Twitter
• Taylor Dessyn on Twitter

02:54 - Momentum Conference and Cincinnati as a Tech Hub

05:21 - Speaker Feedback System and Conference Experience

06:12 - Key Takeaways from CSS Talk

08:56 - Amy’s JavaScript Cage Match Talk and Framework Overviews

11:30 - Baseline Features in Frameworks: A Comparison

13:18 - Framework Longevity and Stability

16:33 - Server vs. Client Rendering in JavaScript Frameworks

22:01 - Framework Routers and Configuration Differences

• Scott Tollinski - Svelte Course

29:02 - Exploring Remix’s Data Loader Pattern

34:00 - Performance Testing with Sentry

37:17 - Middleware Usage in Different Frameworks

40:58 - Which Frameworks Excel in Specific Use Cases?

45:01 - Avoiding the Framework Spiral: Stick with a Favorite

• Developer Productivity, Episode 68

49:09 - Picks and Plugs Section