React Conf 2024 Highlights - Speaker Interviews - Episode 38

Dive into exclusive interviews with leading React experts in this 45-minute podcast episode recorded at React Conf 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. Gain insights from Andrew Clark, Mofei Zhang, Kent C. Dodds, Josh Story, and Evan Bacon as they discuss React 19 features, React Compiler, Server Components, and the convergence of React and React Native. Explore topics such as the React Compiler's compatibility with older versions, the creation process behind the compiler, streaming and React Server Components, and the infrastructure perspective of Expo Router. Learn about key takeaways from conference talks, get advice for new React developers, and understand the latest developments in the React ecosystem.

Intro
Today’s topic
Keynote highlights with Andrew Clark
Deep dive into React 19 features
Understanding Server Actions
Compiler’s compatibility with older React versions
React community highlights
React Compiler Insights with Mofei Zhang
More on React Compiler’s compatibility
How the compiler was made
Understanding React better
Working with old codebase
Exploring React Server Components with Kent C Dodds
Key takeaways from Kent’s talks
Inspirational conference talks
Interview with Josh Story
Streaming and React Server Components
Trade-offs and challenges
Advice for new React developers
Evan Bacon on Universal Server Components
Expo Router from the infrastructure perspective
Building the demo app
React and React Native coming together
Wrap-up