What problem does it solve?
Data access in Next.js apps is often ad hoc and inconsistent across server and client boundaries. This skill provides a cohesive set of patterns to fetch, cache, and synchronize data across Server Components and client code.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Server-Side Data Fetching: standardizes fetching data in Server Components using direct database or API calls.
- Caching Strategies: demonstrates both server-side cache options and client-side SWR-based caching for responsive UIs.
- Client-Side Data Fetching: integrates SWR for reactive data dialogs, dashboards, and lists with global config.
- Hybrid Patterns: combines server-first data with client-side refresh to keep UI in sync.
- Reference Patterns: includes guidelines for API layers and external data sources to maintain consistency.
Quick Start
Start by implementing a Server Component that fetches data, add a caching layer, and integrate SWR on the client to demonstrate end-to-end data access.