This podcast episode explores the current state of Svelte and the impact of React server components (RSC) on web development. The discussion highlights the excitement surrounding Svelte and the advancements brought about by RSC. It delves into the benefits of co-locating components and the shift towards server-side rendering. The implementation and advantages of RSCs are discussed, as well as the challenges of relying on heuristics. The conversation also covers the evolution of signals in Svelte and the efficient state management offered by Svelte 5. Overall, the episode showcases the revolutionary potential of Svelte and RSC in enhancing web application efficiency and performance.