Creating Epic Web Experiences with Remix and React Server Components

Overview

Embark on an enlightening journey through modern web development in this comprehensive talk featuring Kent C. Dodds. Explore the evolution of web technologies, learn strategies for building exceptional user experiences, and gain insights into the power of Remix and React Server Components. Discover practical approaches to empathy-driven development, web performance optimization, and navigating complex frameworks. Delve into Kent's personal experiences, from creating successful courses to influencing teams at PayPal, and uncover valuable tips for staying organized and handling legacy code. Gain a wealth of knowledge applicable to developers, educators, and tech enthusiasts alike, covering everything from cutting-edge web technologies to career insights and personal growth in the ever-evolving landscape of web development.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Sponsor
- Greetings
- Kent's Background and Experience
- How did the Web get to where it is today?
- Breaking Changes on the Web
- Building Modern Web Experiences to Meet User Expectations
- Web performance, spinners and loading state: building for users over developers
- Empathy Driven Development; Software as an act of Service
- Why is Remix the best?
- "Next.js was too complex" explained
- Nested Routes in Detail
- Lever: Choosing between Client or Server rendering in Remix
- Incrementally Migrating from Vite/SPA to React Server Components RSCs with Remix
- React Server Components RSCs in Remix
- Server Components and Composability; Kent's new talk on RSCs
- Matt Pocock: how was Epic React an overnight success?
- Hayat Rachi: How do you go through course ideation and prep?
- Artem Zakharchenko: how are you so organized?
- David Sancho: PayPal career, team influence, and why Kent seems happy all the time
- Oluwatobiloba: how do you deal with a legacy code with minimal coverage?
- Conclusion