Waku

Overview

Waku is a minimal React framework that aims to streamline the development process for small to medium-sized projects, such as marketing websites and light e-commerce platforms. Drawing its name from the Japanese word for "framework," Waku offers developers an enjoyable coding experience while embracing the newly emerging landscape of server components. Although Waku is still under rapid development with some missing features, it promises to deliver a fun and efficient way to build React applications without the burdens of traditionally heavier frameworks.

This framework is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing developers to mix server and client components seamlessly. It's an ideal choice for startups and agencies looking to accelerate their project timelines while enjoying the coding process. However, since Waku is not yet fully stable, it's recommended to use it for non-production projects.

Features

• Lightweight Framework: Waku provides a streamlined and fun developer experience, making React development enjoyable while avoiding bloat.
• Modern Rendering Support: It introduces powerful patterns with full-stack composability, which enables flexible server-client boundaries using simple directives.
• Server Components: These components can perform server-side operations and securely access file systems without impacting client bundle size.
• Client Components: Use the 'use client' directive to define server-client boundaries, allowing standard React features to be utilized with ease in client-side code.
• Shared Components: Simple React components can be used in either server or client contexts, maintaining functionality across boundaries.
• Rapid Development: Waku is actively evolving, inviting contributions from developers to help shape its future and improve user experience.
• Compatibility: Built to work with modern Node.js versions, enhancing usability and adaptability for various development environments.