Let's Fight: React Framework Showdown 🥊

Choosing the best framework is tough, isn't it? We've got Next.js, Remix, and a bunch of others thrown into the mix. So, let's keep it real in this talk—I'll be comparing three of the big contenders: Next.js, Remix, and one surprise package.

We'll be looking at some key stuff like Data fetching, Routing, SEO, Performance, Server-side Rendering, and more. Think of it like a friendly showdown where these frameworks go head-to-head in a fair and square matchup.

We'll dish out points and see who comes out on top, highlighting which framework rocks for different uses and helping you out with your next project. And hey, no favoritism here—I'll be keeping it neutral and backing it all up with real-world examples.

This talk has been presented at React Summit 2025, check out the latest edition of this React Conference.

FAQ

Next.js is popular because it offers built-in optimizations, server components, granular caching controls, and wide community support. It's ideal for marketing sites, static sites, e-commerce sites, and SaaS dashboards.

React Router v7 focuses on progressive enhancement, accessibility, and web standards. It offers deep nested routing, making it suitable for dynamic applications, and doesn't limit integration with cloud platforms.

Tanstack Start is beneficial for client-heavy applications due to its integration with React Query and Tanstack Router. It offers isomorphic loaders, streaming by default, and is fully typed with TypeScript support.

SSR, or Server-Side Rendering, improves web performance by sending a full page with data (HTML content) to the user, avoiding the display of an empty page. It enhances the user experience by providing a visible skeleton while scripts are downloaded.

Caching in Next.js is crucial for performance optimization. It allows granular control over data fetching, enabling server-side rendering, revalidation, and static rendering to optimize content delivery based on the application's needs.

Streaming enhances performance by sending parts of the data that are ready to the user, improving load times. It allows pages to begin displaying content while the rest is being streamed, providing a smoother user experience.

Next.js is ideal for e-commerce sites, static content delivery, landing pages, and documentation sites due to its performance optimizations and ability to handle static and dynamic content efficiently.

Yes, Next.js has made efforts to ensure it can be deployed across various platforms, addressing previous limitations with deployment outside specific platforms.

TypeScript in Tanstack Start provides full typing support, enhancing code reliability and reducing errors when changing routes or debugging, making development smoother and more efficient.

When choosing a React framework, consider factors like adoption, developer experience, performance, routing, data fetching, and deployment. Choose a framework that aligns with your project's specific needs and your beliefs on how apps should be built.

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Ankita Kulkarni

27 min

13 Jun, 2025

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Video Summary and Transcription

Today's focus is on comparing React frameworks and choosing the most suitable one for your project based on your beliefs about app development. Ankita's tech background, education focus, and unbiased framework comparison oath. Comparison of Next.js, React Router v7, CanStack Start. SSR and streaming in web evolution. Frameworks' different approaches. Choosing the right framework for app development based on needs. Comparing frameworks based on key pillars. Next.js for scalability and SEO. Remix for web standards integration. Tanstack Start for client-heavy apps and server-first approach. Different components in Next.js. Next.js ideal for e-commerce and content-heavy sites. Flexibility with React router for various applications. Tanstack's focus on client-heavy apps. Tanstack Start benefits, including server-first approach and full typing. Tanstack's advantages in typing, streaming, and server functions. Ideal for client-heavy apps with interactivity. Consider adoption rates and ecosystem longevity when choosing a framework. Comparison of Next.js, React Router v7, and Tanstack in terms of learning curve, adoption points, and routing methods. Developer experience comparison among Next.js, React Router v7, and Tanstack. Performance aspects including image handling, caching controls, and prefetching in Next.js and TANstack. Comparison of data fetching methods in Next.js, React Router, and TANstack. Deployment flexibility across frameworks. Key considerations for choosing Next.js, React Router, or Tanstack based on specific criteria. Next.js highlighted for built-in optimizations, server components, and broad community support. React Router emphasizes progressive enhancement, accessibility, and deep nested routing. Tanstack recommended for React Query integration, client-heavy apps, and SSR without complex abstractions.

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