Modern Web Podcast S11E25- Are Performance Issues Really Next.js’s Fault? What Vercel Should Actually Be Building

This podcast episode dives into optimizing web applications by discussing the challenges and potential solutions for improving performance and security by offloading scripts to run off the main thread. The hosts explore the role of React Server Components, emphasizing their advantages for simple use cases, such as storefronts, but acknowledge their limitations for more complex applications. They also address the difficulties associated with managing third-party scripts, highlighting the negative impact on website performance and the need for innovation to mitigate these effects. The conversation emphasizes the importance of considering the appropriate use cases for different tools and frameworks and the ongoing efforts by browser developers and framework teams to improve web development practices and solve the challenges posed by third-party scripts.