Hey folks! I’ve been out of the loop for a while working on older projects. Now I’m getting back into modern React development and I’m curious about what’s hot right now.
I heard Create React App isn’t the go-to anymore. So what are people using to set up new projects? Is Next.js the way to go, or is Vite stealing the show?
Also, I’m wondering about other parts of the React ecosystem:
- What UI libraries are developers loving these days?
- Which state management solutions are most popular?
- Any other tools or practices I should know about?
I’d really appreciate hearing what’s working well for you all in your current projects. It’d be great to get up to speed with what the community is excited about.
Thanks in advance for your insights!
As someone who’s been deep in the React ecosystem recently, I can share some insights. Vite has indeed become a popular choice for new projects due to its lightning-fast setup and dev server. It’s particularly great for smaller to medium-sized projects where you want to hit the ground running.
For state management, I’ve found React Query to be a game-changer. It simplifies data fetching and caching, reducing the need for complex state management in many cases. When more is needed, Zustand has been my go-to for its simplicity and flexibility.
On the UI front, Tailwind CSS, while not React-specific, has been incredibly productive. Its utility-first approach, combined with component libraries like Headless UI, offers a powerful combination of flexibility and pre-built accessibility.
Lastly, don’t overlook the power of custom hooks. They’ve become a cornerstone of clean, reusable React code in my projects. Hope this helps you get back up to speed!
ooh, exciting stuff! have you tried out Next.js yet? i’ve heard great things about its server-side rendering capabilities. what kind of projects are you working on? i’m curious to know if youre exploring any specific UI libraries or state management solutions. any particular features youre most interested in learning about?
yo, vite’s been my jam lately! it’s super fast for dev setups. for UI, i’m diggin chakra UI - mad customizable. state management? recoil’s pretty sweet, way simpler than redux. oh, and typescript’s a game-changer if u haven’t tried it yet. what kinda project u workin on?