176 | React Server Components with RedwoodJS

In this episode of Compressed FM, Amy, James, and Tobbe from the Redwood JS core team explore React server components. They discuss the implementation of React server components in Redwood, the benefits, challenges, and the future of web development with this new technology.

Show Notes

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:47 - Tobbe's Background and Role at Redwood JS

00:02:03 - Tobbe's Journey with Redwood JS

00:05:14 - Discussion on React Server Components (RSCs)

00:07:00 - Explanation of Different Rendering Methods

00:12:48 - Implementing React Server Components with Vite

00:15:22 - Technical Details of RSC Implementation

00:17:19 - Streaming and Suspense in React

00:18:28 - Future Developer Experience with Redwood and RSCs

00:19:51 - Explanation of Redwood Cells

00:22:01 - DX Considerations for RSCs in Redwood

00:24:23 - State of GraphQL in Redwood's Future

00:28:34 - GraphQL's Reputation and Challenges

00:31:17 - tRPC and TypeScript Safety with RSCs

00:34:14 - Advanced RSC Features in Redwood

00:36:31 - Server Actions and Their Role in Redwood

00:39:09 - Picks and Plugs

• Tobbe's Pick: Tretorn Rubber Boots
• Tobbe's Plug: RedwoodJS
• Amy's Pick - Aeropress Go
• Amy's Plug - Broken Comb Newsletter
• James's Pick - On/Off Plug
• James's Plug - James's Newsletter