Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• TanStack removed React Server Components (RSC) from their official website.
• RSCs initially solved a performance problem for tanstack.com.
• After optimizing their markdown and highlighting stack, RSCs introduced unwanted runtime and code-shape tradeoffs.
• The decision reflects a re-evaluation of RSC benefits versus their practical implications in a highly optimized environment.

Our Commentary ​

This is a big one. We've been watching the RSC story unfold, and hearing a major player like TanStack explicitly state they removed them due to tradeoffs, even after initial performance gains, is incredibly telling. It really makes you wonder about the true cost-benefit analysis for many projects. It's not a blanket condemnation, but it certainly adds weight to the argument that RSCs aren't a silver bullet and come with their own set of complexities that might not always pay off. I'm genuinely curious how many other teams will reach similar conclusions as their stacks mature.