In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes discuss Wes's recent website migration from Gatsby to React Server Components using the Waku framework. Wes details his motivations for the rewrite, aiming to improve build times and page speed while maintaining the existing design and functionality. He shares his experiences with Next.js, the challenges he faced with TurboPack and dynamic imports, and his eventual switch to Waku. Wes also dives into the technical aspects of the new site, including integrating social media stats with Cloudflare D1, optimizing images with custom MDX plugins, and his approach to CSS with CSS modules. The conversation touches on hosting costs, caching strategies, and error monitoring with Sentry, providing insights into the practical considerations of modern web development and site deployment.
