I’m curious if React 19’s added server-side rendering and Server Actions mean we no longer need a distinct backend to handle APIs. I wonder if there are any missing features that would require a dedicated server. What do you think? Are there benefits to keeping a separate backend that I might be overlooking? I’d love to hear your insights on whether these changes fully cover backend functionality.
i fnd react 19’s server stuff is neat but not end all beall. for complex auth, data handling, and rough edge cases, a seperat backend still makes life easier. its all project based.
hey, so i think react 19’s new stuff is cool but sometimes a dedicated backend still wins for heavy lifting and securrity. anyone experiance tricky auth or scaling? what solutions have worked for you?
My experience with React 19 indicates that its server-side rendering and Server Actions significantly simplify certain data fetching tasks. However, while these features can cover basic API needs in smaller applications, they do not fully replace a dedicated API backend. A separate backend remains valuable for handling complex business logic, robust authentication, extensive data manipulation, and dealing with scenarios that require device-specific optimizations or strict security protocols. In my projects, a distinct backend has provided the necessary scalability, flexibility, and maintainability that React’s built-in capabilities alone do not offer.