React’s new support for the native View Transitions API unlocks smooth, layout-aware animations between routes and components — no more manual DOM hacks or client-only libraries. In this talk, we’ll explore how to use View Transitions with React 19+, Next.js App Router, and React Server Components to build polished, performance-first UIs with minimal code.
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