react-server-actions

React Server Actions handle form submissions in Next.js 14 by executing secure server-side mutations directly, eliminating the need to create separate API routes. This approach enables progressive enhancement so forms function even without client-side JavaScript.

Yes, React Server Actions support direct database operations and cache revalidation. When a form triggers a server action, you can securely update your database on the server and immediately revalidate the associated cache to reflect the mutated data.

Progressive enhancement for server mutations in Next.js ensures that forms submit successfully even if client-side JavaScript fails to load. React Server Actions natively support this pattern by processing form submissions directly on the server.

Yes, this approach to server mutations is fully compatible with TypeScript and Next.js 14+. It provides type-safe, secure server-side data validation and mutations without requiring you to manually configure explicit API endpoints.

You validate data on the server side before mutating your database by executing server-side validation logic directly within the React Server Action. This ensures secure data mutations and prevents invalid data from reaching your database operations.