While there isn't an official "State of Preact", here are updates since the last time I mentioned working on the ecosystem.
The Preact ecosystem continues to thrive, largely due to the effectiveness of its React compatibility layer. While there's not much to discuss in that aspect, let's look at a few new tools that were built.
A helper library that enables building component primitives for Preact without adding bulk to the overall bundle. It's low-level, tiny, and gets the job done.
A really tiny plugin that integrates backend, frontend, SSR, and islands for Preact to be used in any Node-compatible environment. We've made significant progress since the original post, and I've explored various rendering and tooling options. This remains the only integrated package that I'm maintaining with incremental updates. While I hope to add features matching other frameworks, my current focus is maintaining stability.
Initial NextJS Migration Scripts
I successfully migrated an old NextJS project to a Preact-based SSR while
preserving the NextJS API. This is just the beginning; I plan to enhance the
build script to facilitate easier migration for users still using the pages
style router and old non-edge API functions.
While the NextJS ecosystem has moved from pages to app router, I'm
constrained by time and resources to provide comprehensive migration solutions.
This is a simple starter template combining production-grade tools for Preact SSR apps. It's nearly complete, with a few pending additions to enhance its utility as a SaaS starter. While not strictly part of the ecosystem, it emerged from existing efforts in developing Node.js and Fastify-based side projects.
My goal is to provide sufficient primitives in Preact for creating beautiful UIs without reimplementing browser-provided components. I collaborate with the Preact team when possible, but given our small team size, we welcome community support through code contributions or financial assistance.
That's all for now, adios!