This episode explores the current state and adoption of React Server Components (RSC) in web development, five years after their introduction. Against the backdrop of initial perceptions of RSC as a NextJS-only feature, the hosts discuss its broader applicability and limitations across different frameworks. More significantly, the conversation highlights the challenges faced by framework developers in integrating RSC, citing examples like React Router's delayed implementation and Michael Jackson's (React Router creator) public criticism of its practical limitations. For instance, the complexities of bundling and the lack of parity across frameworks like NextJS and Waku (a minimal React framework) are discussed, along with the resulting fragmentation of the React ecosystem. The hosts also touch upon alternative approaches, such as standards-based JavaScript and emerging browser APIs that might offer solutions to some of the challenges posed by RSC. Ultimately, the discussion reveals a mixed outlook on the future of RSC, with concerns about its long-term viability if broader adoption doesn't materialize soon.
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