# TanStack, TanStack Start, and what’s coming next with Tanner Linsley [Repeat]

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Published: 2026-03-19T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tanner Linsley explains the evolution of the TanStack ecosystem from headless utilities to the full-stack TanStack Start framework. The discussion highlights a shift toward client-first architecture and the pursuit of low-cognitive-overhead tooling.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The TanStack philosophy centers on headless, cross-platform, and type-safe utilities that minimize developer cognitive load
- Technical insight: TanStack Start utilizes a client-first approach to SSR, leveraging loaders and server functions to optimize data fetching
- Practical takeaway: Use TanStack Start's data-only routes and built-in SWR-style caching to achieve high perceived performance without manual setup
- Failure mode: Avoid complex state management patterns in forms by leveraging the lessons learned from the transition from React Form to TanStack Form
- Business model: The TanStack ecosystem aims for a sustainable open-source model by using partnerships and sponsorships to compensate core contributors

## Topics

TanStack Start, React Query, Full-stack React, Server-side Rendering, Headless UI, TypeScript, Open Source Sustainability, Web Performance

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Foundation of TanStack: A look at how React Query became a bedrock project and the origins of the TanStack ecosystem.
- 2:45 — Lessons from React Table: How early architectural shifts and the move to TypeScript shaped the current headless philosophy.
- 2:45 — The Evolution of Forms: Reflecting on the challenges of state management in React forms and the birth of TanStack Form.
- 11:20 — TanStack Start Architecture: An introduction to the new framework, focusing on TypeScript integration and migration paths from React Router.
- 14:35 — Optimizing Data Fetching: Discussing the benefits of SWR-style caching and the power of data-only routes for performance.
- 18:00 — Navigating Complexity: How to transition from code-based routing to file-based routing within the TanStack ecosystem.
- 39:00 — The Future of TanStack AI: A glimpse into the roadmap for AI integration and the sustainability of open-source maintenance.

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