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 Notes00:00:00 - 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 PlugsTobbe's Pick: Tretorn Rubber BootsTobbe's Plug: RedwoodJSAmy's Pick - Aeropress GoAmy's Plug - Broken Comb NewsletterJames's Pick - On/Off PlugJames's Plug - James's Newsletter