Welcome to Issue #13! They say 13 is unlucky for some, but in the React ecosystem, it seems to be the number for "breaking boundaries." This week, we’re looking at Next.js as it officially sets its sights on being a multi-platform framework. We also have a fascinating look at how Expo is being used to power Fieldy, a new AI wearable. It’s a great reminder that our React skills are no longer confined to just a browser or a phone screen. On the technical side, TanStack DB has hit version 0.6, bringing the dream of easy local-first persistence closer to reality. And finally, TkDodo drops a truth bomb about testing: if you’re over-relying on test-ids, you might be ignoring the accessibility of your components. Let’s dive in!

📰 Article

Next.js Across Platforms: Adapters, OpenNext, and Our Commitments

Next.js 16.2 introduces a stable Adapter API, a public adapter test suite, and a working group for more consistent deployment across platforms.

By Jimmy Lai

next.js

📰 Article

From skeptic to convert: how Fieldy adopted Expo for their AI wearable

Fieldy's AI wearable needs persistent BLE connections and background audio. They migrated to Expo, cut app size by 25%, and automated every deploy.

By Adomas Valiukevičius

react-native • expo

📰 Article

Test IDs are an a11y smell

By Dominik

react

📢 News

TanStack DB 0.6 Now Includes Persistence, Offline Support, and Hierarchical Data | TanStack Blog

TanStack DB 0.6 adds SQLite-backed persistence across runtimes, hierarchical includes for projecting normalized data into UI-shaped trees, reactive effects, virtual props for sync state, and more.

By Sam Willis, Kevin De Porre

react • tanstack