Ep. #133, React Server Components with Tom Preston-Werner of RedwoodJS

Redwood.js is a web application framework that aims to simplify and streamline web application development using React and JavaScript/TypeScript. Unlike other frameworks, Redwood.js provides a complete set of tools and components out of the box, eliminating the need for developers to piece together various technologies. It emphasizes consistency, reusability, and standardization, making it easier for developers to transition between Redwood.js projects. The framework integrates well with external services and databases, offers various authentication options, and supports real-time capabilities through Redwood Real Time. Redwood.js is constantly evolving, with upcoming features like React server components, which allow direct database access, and advancements in the Jamstack landscape. Along with the benefits, there are challenges in implementing new features like React server components and switching to Veet as the default bundler. Redwood Studio provides developers with a comprehensive development tool, offering detailed metrics and observability for Redwood applications. Overall, Redwood.js is a powerful and user-friendly framework that enables developers to build full-stack React applications efficiently.