127: Are People Leaving Next.js for TanStack Start?

The Front-End Fire podcast kicks off 2026 with a discussion on front-end development trends and challenges. The hosts analyze Theo Browne's switch from Next.js to TanStack Start, highlighting the growing frustration with Next.js's constant changes and the appeal of TanStack Start's alignment with developer workflows. They also address the impact of AI on the open-source business model, focusing on Tailwind Labs' layoffs due to decreased website traffic from AI summaries. The hosts further explore rising JavaScript projects of 2025, including N8N and React Bits, and close with personal anecdotes about Pokemon GO, college football, and quirky product recommendations.