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December 18, 2025 TanStack, TanStack Start, and what’s coming next with Tanner Linsley
Jack Harrington sits down with Tanner Linsley to talk about the evolution of TanStack and where it’s headed next. They explore how early projects like React Query and React Table influenced the headless philosophy behind TanStack Router, why virtualized lists matter at scale, and what makes forms in React so challenging. Tanner breaks down TanStack Start and its client-first approach to SSR, routing, and data loading, and shares his perspective on React Server Components, modern authentication tradeoffs, and composable tooling. The episode wraps with a look at TanStack’s roadmap and what it takes to sustainably maintain open source at scale.
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Chapters
01:00 – What is TanStack? Contributors, projects, and mission
02:05 – React Query vs React Table: TanStack’s origins
03:10 – TanStack principles: headless, cross-platform, type safety
03:45 – TanStack Virtual and large list performance
05:00 – Forms, abandoned libraries, and lessons learned
06:00 – Why TanStack avoids building auth
07:30 – Auth complexity, SSO, and enterprise realities
08:45 – Partnerships with WorkOS, Clerk, Netlify, and Cloudflare
09:30 – Introducing TanStack Start
10:20 – Client-first architecture and React Router DNA
11:00 – Pages Router nostalgia and migration paths
12:00 – Loaders, data-only routes, and seamless navigation
13:20 – Why data-only mode is a hidden superpower
14:00 – Built-in SWR-style caching and perceived speed
15:20 – Loader footguns and server function boundaries
16:40 – Isomorphic execution model explained
18:00 – Gradual adoption: router → file routing → Start
19:10 – Learning from Remix, Next.js, and past frameworks
20:30 – Full-stack React before modern meta-frameworks
22:00 – Server functions, HTTP methods, and caching
23:30 – Simpler mental models vs server components
25:00 – Donut holes, cognitive load, and developer experience
26:30 – Staying pragmatic and close to real users
28:00 – When not to use TanStack (Shopify, WordPress, etc.)
29:30 – Marketing sites, CMS pain, and team evolution
31:30 – Scaling realities and backend tradeoffs
33:00 – Static vs dynamic apps and framework fit
35:00 – Astro + TanStack Start hybrid architectures
36:20 – Composability with Hono, tRPC, and Nitro
37:20 – Why TanStack Start is a request handler, not a platform
38:50 – TanStack AI announcement and roadmap
40:00 – TanStack DB explained
41:30 – Start 1.0 status and real-world adoption
42:40 – Devtools, Pacer, and upcoming libraries
43:50 – Sustainability, sponsorships, and supporting maintainers
45:30 – How companies and individuals can support TanStack
Special Guest: Tanner Linsley.
46 min
December 16, 2025 React got hacked with David Mytton
In this episode, Noel sits down with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet, to unpack the React2Shell vulnerability and why it became such a serious remote code execution risk for apps using React server components and Next.js. They explain how server-side features introduced in React 19 changed the attack surface, why cloud providers leaned on WAF mitigation instead of instant patching, and what this incident reveals about modern JavaScript supply chain risk. The conversation also covers dependency sprawl, rushed patches, and why security as a feature needs to start long before production.
Links
X: https://x.com/davidmytton
Blog: https://davidmytton.blog
Resources
Multiple Threat Actors Exploit React2Shell: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/threat-actors-exploit-react2shell-cve-2025-55182
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Chapters
38 min
December 11, 2025 Shopify Winter ’26 Edition: building faster with the Dev MCP server with Eytan Seidman
Eytan Seidman, VP of product at Shopify, joins the podcast to unpack Shopify's Winter '26 Edition and how AI is emerging into the market for developers and merchants.
They discuss the new Dev MCP server, showing how tools like Cursor and Claude Desktop can rapidly scaffold Shopify apps, wire up Shopify functions, and ship payment customization and checkout UI extension experiences that lean on Shopify primitives like meta fields and meta objects across online stores and point of sale.
Eytan also breaks down how Sidekick connects with apps, why the new analytics API and ShopifyQL open fresh analytics use cases, and more.
Links
Shopify Winter '26 Edition: https://www.shopify.com/editions/winter2026
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Chapters
01:00 — AI as the Focus of Winter ’26
02:00 — MCP Server as the Ideal Dev Workflow
03:00 — Best Clients for MCP (Cursor, Claude Desktop)
04:00 — Hallucinations & Code Validation in MCP
06:00 — Developer Judgment & Platform Primitives
07:00 — Storage Choices: Meta Fields vs External Storage
09:00 — Learning UI Patterns Through MCP
10:00 — Sidekick Overview & Merchant Automation
11:00 — Apps Inside Sidekick: Data & UI Integration
13:00 — Scopes, Data Access & Developer Responsibility
14:00 — AI-Ready Platform & Explosion of New Apps
16:00 — New Developer Demographics Entering Shopify
17:00 — Where Indie Devs Should Focus (POS, Analytics)
18:00 — New Analytics API & Opportunities
19:00 — Full Platform Coverage via MCP Tools
20:00 — Building Complete Apps in Minutes
21:00 — Large Stores, Token Limits & MCP Scaling
22:00 — Reducing Errors with UI & Function Testing
23:00 — Lessons from Building the MCP Server
25:00 — Lowering Barriers for Non-Experts
26:00 — High-Quality Rust Functions via MCP
27:00 — MCP Spec Adoption: Tools Over Resources
28:00 — Future: Speed, Quality & UI Precision
29:00 — Model Evolution, Evals & Reliability
31:00 — Core Shopify Primitives to Build On
33:00 — Docs, Community & Learning Resources
41 min
December 04, 2025 Whats new in React 19.2 with Shruti Kapoor
Shruti Kapoor comes back onto the podcast to discuss React 19.2, how it builds on React 19 and React 18, and new features like Activity, View Transitions, useEffectEvent, and React server components improvements powered by cacheSignal. They explore partial pre rendering, Suspense boundary batching, the stable React Compiler for auto memoed apps, and new Chrome dev tools performance tracks. The episode also covers Next.js 16 framework support and the updated ESL plugin react hooks.
Links
Website: https://shrutikapoor.dev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor08/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shrutikapoor08
X: https://x.com/shrutikapoor08
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2xjmzwgtmtxa4hqw7ofab4kb
Resources
React 19.2: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/01/react-19-2
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Chapters
Special Guest: Shruti Kapoor.
23 min
November 27, 2025 The useless useCallback: React performance myths unpacked, with Dominik Dorfmeister (Repeat)
In this repeat episode, Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React’s useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale.
Learn why overusing useEffect and manual memoization can do more harm than good, and how teams can level up their PR reviews and performance practices using tools like the ESLint React Compiler plugin.
Links
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tkdodo.eu
Github: https://github.com/tkdodo
X: https://x.com/TkDodo
Resources
The Useless useCallback: https://tkdodo.eu/blog/the-useless-use-callback
Chapters
00:00 Why talk about useCallback and useMemo
00:40 Are useCallback and useMemo actually useless?
02:00 When (if ever) memoization is worth it
07:30 Pitfalls of overusing memoization in PRs and team guidelines
12:10 Latest ref pattern as an alternative
18:40 React Compiler and ESLint support
23:30 Why self-reviews help catch unnecessary memoization
28:10 Do React docs encourage over-optimization?
33:00 Advice for React developers
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Special Guest: Dominik Dorfmeister.
23 min
November 20, 2025 First look at Prisma ORM v7 with Will Madden
Jack Herrington talks with Will Madden about how Prisma ORM is evolving in v7, including the transition away from Rust toward TypeScript, less magic, and a new Prisma config file for more predictable good DX. They dig into Prisma Postgres, improvements to Prisma Studio, better support for serverless environments, and how JavaScript ORM tools like Prisma as an object relational mapper will fit into future agentic coding workflows powered by LLMs.
Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmadden
Resources
X thread with highlights: https://x.com/prisma/status/1991155390080598366
Blog post: https://www.prisma.io/blog/announcing-prisma-orm-7-0-0
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmIXJHL-sBU
Refreshed website homepage: https://www.prisma.io
Docs with new getting started guide: https://www.prisma.io/docs
ORM:
https://www.prisma.io/blog/orm-6-12-0-esm-compatible-generator-in-preview-and-new-options-for-prisma-config
https://www.prisma.io/blog/why-prisma-orm-generates-code-into-node-modules-and-why-it-ll-change
https://www.prisma.io/blog/from-rust-to-typescript-a-new-chapter-for-prisma-orm
https://www.prisma.io/blog/try-the-new-rust-free-version-of-prisma-orm-early-access
https://www.prisma.io/blog/rust-free-prisma-orm-is-ready-for-production
Prisma Postgres:
prisma.io/postgres
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Chapters
24 min
November 13, 2025 GitHub’s Octoverse: TypeScript, Copilot, and Open Source Struggles
In this episode of PodRocket, Jack and Paige dive into the latest GitHub Octoverse report, covering trends like shipping faster with AI, the dominance of TypeScript as the top language, the rise of AI-generated pull requests, and the concerning drop in code review comments. They unpack the growing role of Copilot, the tension between OSS contributions and burnout, and the surge in AI infrastructure projects like Ollama. The discussion also touches on open source governance, the docs gap, prompt injection risks, and whether AI-powered browsers can succeed beyond the dev crowd.
Links
Resources
Octoverse: A new developer joins GitHub every second as AI leads TypeScript to #1: https://github.blog/news-insights/octoverse/octoverse-a-new-developer-joins-github-every-second-as-ai-leads-typescript-to-1
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Chapters
01:15 – What is GitHub’s Octoverse Report?
02:15 – Shipping Faster with AI
03:45 – Copilot’s Impact on Code Quality
05:15 – TypeScript Takes the Lead
06:30 – Concerns About AI PR Volume
07:45 – Decline in Code Reviews
09:15 – OSS Maintenance Crisis
11:00 – GitHub Copilot and Funding OSS
12:30 – Where AI Actually Helps Devs
14:00 – Small Models and Running Locally
16:00 – TypeScript vs Python: Stack Implications
18:30 – Language Trends and AI Consolidation
21:00 – Framework and Stack Fragility in AI Era
24:00 – Docs Gap in OSS Projects
26:30 – Open Source Governance and Security Gaps
30:00 – AI Infrastructure Projects Leading GitHub
33:00 – Will AI Browsers Catch On?
35:00 – Prompt Injection and Security Risks
37:00 – Opportunity in OSS Documentation
39:30 – Final Thoughts and Hot Takes
Special Guest: Jack Herrington.
50 min
November 06, 2025 Speeding up the web with the speculation rules API | Barry Pollard
Barry Pollard from the Chrome devrel team joins PodRocket to discuss the speculation rules API, a new browser feature designed to improve web performance through prefetch and pre-render techniques. Barry breaks down the history of speculative loading, contrasts SPA vs MPA behavior, and explains the nuances of hover prefetching, conservative prefetch, and the powerful new pre-render until script mode. Learn how Shopify and WordPress are adopting the API, what telemetry from Chrome Status reveals, and what developers need to know about potential pitfalls, caching behavior, and how the API is becoming a standard for static sites and e-commerce performance.
Links
Website: https://www.tunetheweb.com
X: https://x.com/tunetheweb
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunetheweb
Github: https://github.com/tunetheweb
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tunetheweb.com
Resources
Perfnow: https://perfnow.nl/speakers.html#barry
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Chapters
45 min
October 30, 2025 Remix v3, React 19.2, H-1B fees and Firefox fanboys
This months panel dives into Remix v3 without React, exploring its DIY VDOM framework and manual reactivity approach. We discuss the latest React Foundation governance changes and what React 19.2 brings, from the Activity component to useEffectEvent and server streaming support. The conversation also covers how the proposed H-1B $100,000 fee could affect tech hiring, thoughts on Firefox, the Perplexity and Washington Post paywall, and a spicy Tailwind vs CSS debate.
Links
Paige Niedringhaus
Website: https://www.paigeniedringhaus.com
X: https://x.com/pniedri
GitHub: https://github.com/paigen11
TJ Van Toll
Website: https://www.tjvantoll.com
X: https://x.com/tjvantoll
GitHub: https://github.com/tjvantoll
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjvantoll
Jack Herrington
Website: https://jackherrington.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vRUjYqDuoUsYsku86Lrsw
X: twitter.com/jherr
Github: github.com/jherr
Noel Minchow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-minchow
Resources
Remix v3 Dumps React for Pure Web Standards: The JS Rebellion That's Freeing Devs from Framework Hell!: https://bybowu.com/article/remix-v3-dumps-react-for-pure-web-standards-the-js-rebellion-thats-freeing-devs-from-framework-hell
Remix Jam 2025 Recap: https://remix.run/blog/remix-jam-2025-recap
Wake up, Remix!: https://remix.run/blog/wake-up-remix
Introducing the React Foundation: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/07/introducing-the-react-foundation
useEffectEvent: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/01/react-19-2#use-effect-event
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa shock: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3yy58lj79o
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 Remix v3 Breaks from React
4:40 Manual Reactivity Debate
7:45 Docs, Demos, and Developer Confusion
9:00 Framework Future and Web Standards
13:00 Shopify and Remix
14:00 React 19.2 + Foundation Shift
17:00 New React Features Discussion
20:00 React’s Backward Compatibility Wins
21:00 Why Meta Let Go of React
27:00 The $100K Visa Shock
32:00 Global Impact and Legal Fallout
36:00 What Companies Should Do Next
38:00 Hot Takes Begin
39:00 The Witcher 4 Trailer Debate
40:00 Firefox vs Chrome
43:00 Perplexity & Washington Post Drama
45:00 Dev Tools, Paywalls, and Browsers
46:00 Paige vs Tailwind
48:00 AI Writing Bad CSS
49:00 Outro
Special Guest: Jack Herrington.
50 min
October 23, 2025 Ripple.js with Dominic Gannaway
Dominic Gannaway joins us to talk about Ripple.js, a new TypeScript-first UI framework built with its own templating language and a focus on clarity and reactivity. We explore how Ripple.js handles fine-grained updates through its track and block system, why it avoids global state, and how context plays a key role. Dominic also walks us through the developer experience, from the language server and VS Code integration to syntax highlighting and the Prettier plugin, plus how the framework handles error boundaries, server-side rendering, future plans, and more.
Links
Twitter: https://x.com/trueadm
Github: https://github.com/trueadm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-gannaway-414b7750
Resources
RippleJS GitHub: https://ripplejs.github.io
RippleJS website: https://www.ripplejs.com/
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro & What is RippleJS
01:00 – The Origins and Naming of Ripple
02:00 – A New UI Framework Built on TypeScript
03:30 – Creating a Custom Language and Templating System
05:00 – Building Ripple’s Tooling and Language Server
06:00 – The Team, Open Source Growth, and Early Feedback
07:00 – From UI Framework to Meta Framework
09:00 – Integrating AI into the Dev Server
10:30 – Handling Controversy and Changing the Status Quo
11:30 – How Ripple Was Built in a Week
13:00 – Redesigning the Reactivity System
16:00 – Why Ripple Doesn’t Use Global State
19:00 – Lessons Learned from Other Frameworks
21:00 – Naming Conventions and API Design Decisions
22:30 – Error Boundaries and Async Patterns in Ripple
24:00 – Accessibility and ByteDance Native App Integration
25:00 – The Team’s Workflow and Contributor Culture
27:00 – Building TypeScript-First from Scratch
29:00 – Language Server, Source Maps, and VS Code Integration
31:00 – Building in Public and Open Source Collaboration
32:30 – The Future of Frontend Frameworks
34:00 – How Ripple’s Ideas Might Influence Others
35:00 – AI, Security, and the Road Ahead
36:00 – Closing Thoughts & How to Get Involved
32 min

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