TanStack DB & The Rise of the Tannerverse

Key takeaways

TANstack DB introduces a new live data syncing feature suitable for various data sources.
VS Code 1.100 enhances usability with AI features and more organized file management for developers.
Basecoat UI offers a versatile set of UI components without the constraints of a specific framework.
The tech world is witnesses significant changes, including more AI integration and humorous societal reactions to tech trends.
Sharing personal experiences such as books and travel can bring joy and build connections among hosts.

Summary

The Expansion of TANstack Universe

This episode highlighted the introduction of a new library—TANstack DB—which is part of the TANstack ecosystem. The library is focused on live data syncing between the front end and back end, enabling functionalities like real-time syncing and local writes. It is compatible with any SQL database and integrates seamlessly with existing technologies, such as GraphQL and REST APIs. The co-hosts discussed their initial impressions and looked forward to exploring its capabilities more deeply.

VS Code Hits 100

The podcast celebrated the 100th release of VS Code (version 1.100), introducing exciting features. The hosts shared details on the 'Next Edit Suggestions', an AI-powered autocomplete feature that is now enabled by default. New instruction and prompt file functionalities were discussed, which standardize AI interactions in coding projects. The general consensus was that while the new features are promising, they still need to be refined for optimal use.

Basecoat UI: A New Component Library

A new library, Basecoat UI, was introduced, providing a framework-agnostic alternative for developers looking for UI components without needing React. Built with HTML and Tailwind, this library is designed for compatibility with different web frameworks. The co-hosts expressed excitement about this library, highlighting how it respects modern design principles while remaining accessible to various environments.

Bonus News Roundup

In this segment, the hosts shared several notable pieces of news: Google is testing an AI mode to replace its classic 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, showcasing a shift towards AI integration in traditional services. Google also revealed a new logo with slight gradient changes after nine years. In other humorous moments, they mentioned the launch of a satirical website advocating for simpler HTML use and discussed the restructuring of Parcel to be more efficient by employing Rust for certain features.

What Makes Us Happy

The hosts shared personal joys, including trips and activities that made their week enjoyable. Paige found happiness in the fantasy book 'House of Earth and Blood', while Jack expressed enthusiasm for watching the May 2025 Sumo tournament on YouTube, and TJ enjoyed a trip to Luddington, Michigan.

Show notes

TanStack, a collection of popular open-source software libraries, is back in the news cycle this week with the announcement of TanStack DB. TanStack DB extends TanStack Query with collections, live queries, and optimistic UI mutations to keep UIs reactive, consistent, and lightning fast.

VS Code marks its 100th release of v1 with updates like: enabling Next Edit Suggestions (NES) be default, adding custom instructions and reusable prompts for a chat agent inside a project’s .github folder, and new tools at the AI agent’s disposal for better results.

There’s a new component library available called Basecoat UI that claims to bring the magic of shadcn/ui with no React required. No matter if a website’s built using HTML, Flask, Rails, or another JS framework, Basecoat uses HTML and Tailwind, and a hint of Alpine.js when needed, to provide accessible, modern components that are also compatible with shadcn/ui themes.

News:

Paige - Basecoat UI - framework agnostic component library
Jack - TanStack DB
TJ - VS Code 1.100

Bonus News:

What Makes Us Happy this Week:

Paige - House of Earth and Blood (#1 in Crescent City series)
Jack - Grand Sumo May 2025 Tournament
TJ - Coast of Michigan

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