React Compiler Enters Release Candidate Stage!

PAPAFAM Newsletter #176

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We have your Weekly Tech Crunch ready for implementation. Check out these amazing tools that you can add to your coding work flow.

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.

Build a Reddit 2.0 Clone w/ AI Moderation + More!

Watch my latest video & let's build a Reddit 2.0 Clone with AI Moderation (Next.js 15, Sanity CMS, Clerk, AI Agents, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript)

Arhan Ansari Landing his First Freelance Client with the help of the PAPAFAM!

Our Book Recommendation For You

Soft Skills by John Sonmez

Success isn’t a clear road for software developers. There’s too much information, and it can feel overwhelming. Many developers get stuck and have no idea what to do next. Soft Skills aims to solve this. To give you a clear path with actionable steps for your career (and life). So you can get back to what you enjoy doing...Read More