The Dev Times #91
Halfway through each month, our newsletter for developers: The Dev Times, brings three reads that our own developers found interesting on the web, and two Transloadit updates that may interest you.
Wake up, Remix!
The web development landscape is ever-evolving, and the team behind Remix is adapting with it. In a recent blog post, they've announced a significant shift in direction for the popular framework. With React Router v7 now incorporating many of the features that made Remix great, the team is free to explore a new, simplified, and more performant vision for web development. This "reboot" of Remix aims to be a modular toolkit, moving away from the dependency on React entirely and starting fresh with a Preact fork, to provide a lighter and faster developer experience. Find out more ›
LiveStore – a local-first data layer
Introducing LiveStore, a next-generation state management framework that wants to change how developers approach the data layer with its reactive SQL-lite based architecture. Designed to replace traditional libraries like Redux and MobX, LiveStore offers a robust, local-first data layer for building high-performance and offline applications. With its built-in real-time synchronization and type-safe schema, it promises a streamlined and powerful development experience for complex data-driven apps. Dive in ›
Antinote – a beautiful macOS scratchpad
Antinote for MacOS is here to fill a gap for developers who need a place to quickly jot down temporary notes, perform calculations, or manipulate text without the overhead of a full-fledged notes app. This beautifully designed, keyboard-driven scratchpad is built for speed and privacy. It's the perfect companion for those fleeting thoughts and quick tasks, keeping your workflow smooth and efficient. With features like natural language math, unit conversions, gesture-based navigation, and customizable themes, Antinote proves that sometimes the best tools are the ones that get out of your way, and let you focus on what matters most. Read more ›
Saving costs with on-demand video encoding
We are excited to announce our new /video/ondemand Robot, a cost-effective solution for video streaming. This Robot utilizes on-demand encoding, meaning that video segments are only encoded and paid for when they are actually requested by a viewer. This is particularly beneficial for long-form content or large video libraries that may not be viewed in its entirety. Reduce your encoding costs and storage needs with this intelligent new addition to our encoding fleet. Learn more ›
Stream large files in React without memory issues
Downloading large files in React applications becomes tricky once the files grow beyond a few hundred megabytes. The naïve fetch → blob → link.click() pattern keeps the whole file in memory — which is a fast path to tab crashes and angry users. Thankfully, modern browser APIs let us stream data straight from the network to the user’s disk, keeping memory use close to zero.
Check it out ›