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Can someone explain why React can't have a more ergonomic syntax which compiles to useEffect()? Like svelte(reactivity) and vue(script setup and ref sugar) can compile their ergonomic syntax to actual apis

Given the dominance of react, "switching to vue" (let alone svelte/solid) is not a viable option for many. But surely someone can shamelessly steal from them?

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One of the great qualities of react is to not be compiled, which removes an entire layer of confusion. It's a tradeoff but it is makes it a lot more predictable.

React is actually getting a compiler in the future for memoization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGEMwh32soc

I had not seen that, thank you. The compilation being optional, backwards compatible, and producing readable / step-debuggable JS seems like a really nice approach.

WTF!!?

"Not to be compiled" is not a feature. It is a lack of feature. Would you say it is better for everyone to ignore typescript and use js directly?

TS is transpiled, not compiled (at least most of it, there are exceptions like enums and certain ES features depending on target).

It was called MobX and it was getting more and more traction before the hooks hype.

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