Tanner Linsley Shares 6 Things You Need to Know About TanStack Start
Questions we are going to talk about -
1. Why TanStack Start?
Why did you feel the need to create yet another framework?
What problems or gaps does TanStack Start aim to solve?
2. Ideal Use Cases
What kinds of applications is TanStack Start best suited for?
Are there scenarios where it wouldn't be the right choice?
3. Comparison with Other Frameworks
How does TanStack Start compare to Remix and Next.js?
Remix and Next.js are server-first, but TanStack Start is client-first—what motivated that direction?
4. Migration Path
How do you see developers migrating from existing frameworks to TanStack Start?
What are the prerequisites or foundational concepts devs should know?
5. Architectural Decisions
Why is TanStack Start designed to be client-first?
It includes the router by default, but TanStack Query is opt-in—when should developers reach for TanStack Query?
Can you walk us through how data flows in a typical app, maybe via an API call?
6. Server Functions
What is createServerFunction and why make it isomorphic?
What belongs in a server function—and what doesn’t?
What are some common mistakes or challenges people run into with this model?
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