196 | Building the Future: Tanstack's Approach to React Server Components

Join us as Tanner Linsley, the creator and founder of TanStack Start talks about its transition from Vinci to a more streamlined architecture built on Nitro. Learn about the framework's innovative approach to server functions, its isomorphic design philosophy, and how it differs from other frameworks like Remix. Tanner also shares insights into TanStack's sustainable open-source business model and his journey to building developer tools that prioritize user experience over rapid growth.Show Notes0:00 - Intro0:38 - Welcome Tanner Linsley3:43 - React Server Components and TanStack Evolution6:04 - TanStack Start Overview and Vinci Transition11:26 - Nitro Integration and Framework Architecture15:19 - Server Functions and Framework Comparisons20:58 - API Design Philosophy24:19 - Testing and Development Process30:58 - Team and Collaboration Discussion33:38 - Open Source Sponsorship Strategy36:32 - Netlify Partnership Announcement38:37 - Open Source Sustainability Discussion41:03 - Picks and Plugs LinksProducts & Tools:TanStackVinxi by Nikhil SarafNitroReact RouterTRPCRemixH3 (web request library)XPro (Tweet Deck)Deck.blue (BlueSky client)MOTU M4 audio interfaceBamboo Lab A1 3D printerLashbrook Designs (Brad's wedding band)Companies & Sponsors:ConvexClerkAG GridSentryNetlifyGames & Entertainment:Blockus (board game)Severance (TV Show on Apple TV+)"First Lie Wins" (book)Personal Projects & Links:buildtwelve.com (Amy's project)Brad on BlueSky (@bradgaropy.com)Nozzle (Tanner's startup)Technical Resources:Babel Dead Code Elimination (by Pedro Katori)GitHub 3D Contribution Graph GeneratorReact Server Components documentationOther Projects Mentioned:Solid StartAstro