How Tinder Used Gatsby to Build a WordPress Site in React (Goodbye, PHP)

Tinder utilized Gatsby to create a new WordPress blog site using React, a task that initially posed a challenge for Tinder web developer Kyle Boss due to his lack of enthusiasm for PHP. Gatsby, serving as a bridge between WordPress and React, allowed developers to leverage React as the front end, thus largely avoiding PHP while enabling content creators to continue benefiting from WordPress's user-friendly interface. This approach not only satisfied developers by allowing them to use preferred technologies but also helped Tinder sidestep potential technical pitfalls, such as the so-called "succulent apocalypse" of 2019. Kyle's presentation at Gatsby Days LA 2020 highlighted how this integration facilitated a seamless development process, offering insights into the benefits of combining Gatsby with WordPress for effective site management and development.