Will React Labs Kill Your Optimization Libs?

Short answer: probably. Compiler auto-memos; use() async natives. SWR, React Query? Bloat. Bold predict: by 2025, 70% ditch them.

React Labs March 2023 for Next.js Devs?

Direct bolt-on. Server Components crave use(). Compiler codemods prep for RSC. Vercel demos incoming. ---

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React Labs March 2023: Compiler Edges Closer to Reality

React Labs just teased massive strides in compiler tech and a game-altering use() API. Here's why these aren't just tweaks—they're architectural overhauls.

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React Compiler codemods automate optimization, slashing manual memo hell. 𝕏
use() hook simplifies async data with native Suspense support. 𝕏
Document Metadata boosts SSR SEO without hacks. 𝕏

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