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In which situations would you recommend using RSC with React Router? Oct 27, 2025

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Follow up to our little discussion on Twitter / X. What is the advantage of using RSCs? When is it better to use loaders and actions? What are the trade-offs?

In which situations would you recommend using RSC with React Router?

Web Framework Choice Sep 26, 2025

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Recently, I asked you about the career suggestion which definitely had helped me clear certain of my goals.. However, I would like to know about the framework that is more efficient and as per industry.

Web Framework Choice

Suggestion on Career Advice Sep 24, 2025

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I'm currently learning React.js and building small projects to strengthen my fundamentals. From this stage, what would be the right next steps to grow further in web application development? (e.g., backend, full-stack, or advanced React concepts), I'd also like to understand the earning potential in this field as a career. What skills or milestones do you think contribute the most towards improving one's earning capacity? Your suggestions and advice would mean a lot and help me navigate the right direction. Thank you for your time and for sharing your experience with people like me.

Suggestion on Career Advice

Request for oAuth implementation Sep 15, 2025

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I want to learn how you have managed oAuth flow in your mcp server that let's you connect your mcp server with chat gpt and other clients

https://github.com/kentcdodds/kentcdodds.com

Request for oAuth implementation
MCP Cohort 2025

How far can nested UI loaders go for UIs with list of components Sep 12, 2025

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the UI at https://nothing.tech/products/phone-3 renders a list of "widgets". I would like each of these widgets to have their own loaders to maximise page speed, furthermore I'd be able to "deeplink" a user straight into a widget. But how do I do that when a route can only have one Outlet?

Here's an example with Promise.all. Before:

// routes/dashboard.tsx export async function loader() { const user = await fetch('/api/user').then(r => r.json()) const projects = await fetch(`/api/projects?userId=${user.id}`).then(r => r.json()) const notifications = await fetch(`/api/notifications?userId=${user.id}`).then(r => r.json()) return { user, projects, notifications } }

After:

export async function loader() { const userPromise = fetch('/api/user').then(r => r.json()) const projectsPromise = userPromise.then(user => fetch(`/api/projects?userId=${user.id}`).then(r => r.json()) ) const notificationsPromise = userPromise.then(user => fetch(`/api/notifications?userId=${user.id}`).then(r => r.json()) ) const [user, projects, notifications] = await Promise.all([ userPromise, projectsPromise, notificationsPromise, ]) return { user, projects, notifications } }

Kent's notes:

I forgot that defer is now unnecessary, simply return an object from your loader and any properties on that object that are promises will be sent along as deferred data automatically. Learn more from the links below.

How far can nested UI loaders go for UIs with list of components

What should I learn next? May 22, 2025

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I know that Epic React 2 and Epic Web are completely different courses. Given that I’m already on the verge of completing Epic React 1, I’m currently confused about how to proceed next.

Should I go for Epic React 2 to solidify my React knowledge and learn about React 19? Or should I pivot towards Epic Web, which offers a broader, full-stack curriculum that could help me become a more well-rounded developer?

I’d appreciate any guidance on which path might be more beneficial at this point in my learning journey.

What should I learn next?

Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to rethink UX? May 13, 2025

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I was wondering if you could also use the tool calling, etc. inside of a single app to rethink the way that user interfaces work?

The future of AI interaction: Beyond just text

Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to rethink UX?

Stuck in Stack Switching: How Do You Commit to One? May 12, 2025

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In this recording, I talk about a recurring challenge I face when building proprietary solutions—constantly switching between frameworks like Next.js, React Router, and TanStack. I tend to shift tools when I hit roadblocks (like authentication issues), which makes it hard to commit and go deep with one tech stack. I’m reaching out to ask Kent for advice on how to stay focused and build with confidence without always second-guessing my choices.

Stuck in Stack Switching: How Do You Commit to One?

Building and Maintaining a Software Blog Apr 30, 2025

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What does it take to start a blog about software - and actually keep it going?

Blog Recorder

Building and Maintaining a Software Blog

Securing Routes in React Router Framework Apr 28, 2025

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I’m transitioning from SPAs with REST APIs to SSR applications using React Router Framework. While I’ve used layout routes and tools like SWR/React Query for route protection in React Router DOM, I just found out that actions in React Router Framework are still vulnerable to unauthorized POST requests. I use JWT auth with tokens stored in cookies—do I need to verify the JWT in every action on each route, or is there a global solution like Fastify’s onRequest hook?

React Router v7.3.0 changelog which introduces middleware support

Securing Routes in React Router Framework

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