The 2025 State of React survey reveals TanStack gaining popularity as an alternative to Next.js, with TanStack Query achieving 68% usage and 42% positive sentiment. Next.js faces criticism for complexity and Vercel vendor lock-in despite 80% usage. Developers show lukewarm response to React Server Components, questioning whether React belongs on the server. The React Compiler receives positive feedback (62% enthusiasm), and AI-assisted coding is reinforcing React's dominance as the default UI output.
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