Description #
Remix is a full-stack web framework built on modern web standards, focusing on fast page loads, progressive enhancement, and seamless user experiences. It is increasingly used to build complex, data-driven AI web apps.
History #
Created by Michael Jackson and Ryan Florence, Remix was first released in 2019. It evolved from React Router and emphasizes leveraging web fundamentals over client-side heavy apps, gaining popularity for scalable React-based apps.
Hello World Code #
export default function Index() {
return <h1>Hello, World!</h1>;
}How to Run #
Option 1: Online
Try Remix on StackBlitz.
Option 2: Local
- Install Node.js and npm
- Create project:
npx create-remix@latest
cd remix-app
npm run devKey Concepts #
- Built on React with server-side rendering
- Focus on web standards and progressive enhancement
- Data loading APIs for efficient fetch and caching
- Supports nested routes and layouts
- Optimized for SEO and accessibility
- Flexible deployment options (Node, Cloudflare Workers)
- Handles form submissions and state with no client JS needed
- Built-in error boundaries
- Hot module reload during development
- Strong community and ecosystem
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- Remix emphasizes using HTTP and the browser fully rather than SPAs.
- The creators also built React Router, which powers Remix routing.
- Remix apps can run on edge functions for super-fast global delivery.
- It supports streaming and suspense for improved user experience.
- Remix was acquired by Shopify in 2021.
