How Svelte and RSCs are Changing Web Development with Rich Harris

This podcast episode explores the state of Svelte and the impact of React Server Components on web development. It discusses the appeal of React Server Components as the logical next step in the journey to co-locate all aspects of web development together. The section also delves into the drawbacks of using the virtual DOM and the benefits of using Virtual DOM. Additionally, it highlights the evolution of signals in Svelte's reactivity system and the design decisions in Svelte 5. The discussion concludes with a conversation about the use of classes in JavaScript and a lighthearted discussion about cheese pairings.

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Modern Web

The State of Svelte and the Revolution of React Server Components

The Appeal of React Server Components and the Journey of Co-Locating Development

The Appeal of React Server Components and the Catch You Should Know

React Server Components: Bridging the Gap Between Server and Client Components

React Server Components: The Next Framework Implementing RSC and Design Decisions

Drawbacks of Virtual DOM and the Importance of Considering Heuristics in Server Components

The Advancements and Exciting Improvements of Svelte 5

The Evolution of Signals in Svelte: From Knokout to Svelte's Vision for Ergonomics and Performance

An Overview of Svelte 5 and Its Design Decisions

Dealing with Derived State and the Use Cases for Computed Signals in JavaScript

The Debate around Classes in JavaScript and the Future of Reactive Programming

Pairing Ideas with Cheese: Ice Cream, Cheese Bread, and More

How Svelte and RSCs are Changing Web Development with Rich Harris

Modern Web

00:01The State of Svelte and the Revolution of React Server Components

The State of Svelte and the Revolution of React Server Components

03:32The Appeal of React Server Components and the Journey of Co-Locating Development

The Appeal of React Server Components and the Journey of Co-Locating Development

07:26The Appeal of React Server Components and the Catch You Should Know

The Appeal of React Server Components and the Catch You Should Know

10:42React Server Components: Bridging the Gap Between Server and Client Components

React Server Components: Bridging the Gap Between Server and Client Components

14:09React Server Components: The Next Framework Implementing RSC and Design Decisions

React Server Components: The Next Framework Implementing RSC and Design Decisions

20:02Drawbacks of Virtual DOM and the Importance of Considering Heuristics in Server Components

Drawbacks of Virtual DOM and the Importance of Considering Heuristics in Server Components

24:53The Advancements and Exciting Improvements of Svelte 5

The Advancements and Exciting Improvements of Svelte 5

29:41The Evolution of Signals in Svelte: From Knokout to Svelte's Vision for Ergonomics and Performance

The Evolution of Signals in Svelte: From Knokout to Svelte's Vision for Ergonomics and Performance

34:17An Overview of Svelte 5 and Its Design Decisions

An Overview of Svelte 5 and Its Design Decisions

38:33Dealing with Derived State and the Use Cases for Computed Signals in JavaScript

Dealing with Derived State and the Use Cases for Computed Signals in JavaScript

41:20The Debate around Classes in JavaScript and the Future of Reactive Programming

The Debate around Classes in JavaScript and the Future of Reactive Programming

44:05Pairing Ideas with Cheese: Ice Cream, Cheese Bread, and More

Pairing Ideas with Cheese: Ice Cream, Cheese Bread, and More