React Compiler Enters Release Candidate Stage!
PAPAFAM Newsletter #176
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React Compiler RC
React Compiler has reached Release Candidate status. You get experimental swc support, easier setup, and smarter memoization for your Next.js apps. It’s safe to use in production, so give it a go!
Impossible Components
Another great article by Dan. This one breaks down the magic behind React Server Components using practical code examples
Frimousse: A Lightweight, Unstyled, and Composable Emoji Picker for React
The picker is accessible and won’t display any emojis that aren’t supported on the device. You can explore some demos here.
React Labs: View Transitions, Activity, and more
React Labs has released some cool experimental features: View Transitions for easy animations and Activity to manage visibility of components. Both are ready to test in react@experimental. There are also updates on performance tools, effect dependencies, a new IDE extension, fragment refs, and concurrent stores.
Advanced React in the Wild
Compiles real-world case studies from 2022–2025. See how top teams used React and Next.js to solve tough performance and UX challenges.
Creating a 3D Split-Flap Display with JavaScript
A split-flap display is a electro-mechanical display commonly associated with live timetable displays and it makes for a neat effect on the Web too. Jhey breaks down how to replicate it, or you can hit up this live demo.
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