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766: React Server Components: Form Actions + Server Actions

May 8, 2024

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Explore React Server Components with form actions and server actions for seamless data exchange. Learn about useActionState() and useFormStatus() hooks for optimal state management. Dive into optimistic UI implementation for enhanced user experience in web applications. Plus, get travel recommendations for portable air pumps and motor tech innovations.

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Quick takeaways

Actions simplify calling server code or running client-side logic efficiently in React server components.

Hooks like useActionState and useFormStatus help manage state, handle form submissions, and optimize productivity in React server components.

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Benefits of Actions in React Server Components

Working with actions in React server components allows for seamless execution of server-side or client-side code without the need for extensive extra work. This capability is considered a game changer as it simplifies calling server code or running client-side logic efficiently. Actions facilitate various tasks like calling a server code, executing client-side functions, and improving overall productivity through reduced overhead in handling data transmission and form submissions.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Data Handling and Form Actions in React Server Components

2min

Exploring the Concept of Server Components in Vanilla React Apps

2min

Exploring React Server Components and Form Actions

22min

Exploring React Server Components File Organization and Behavior Specification

2min

Exploring Optimistic UI in Web Applications

10min

Travel Prep with Inflatable Booster Seats and Motor Tech Innovations

6min

Scott and Wes are here to guide you through the world of React Server Components, shedding light on the intricacies of Form Actions and Server Actions. Get ready to level up your React skills as they discuss the ins and outs of these powerful features and share their expert advice on optimizing your applications.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
Show 718 React Server Components.
02:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
03:04 What are form actions?
GitHub Add React.useActionState PR
04:05 Almost entirely React.
04:31 What is the ‘server’ in Vanilla React?
06:10 Would React ever ship their own server?
07:29 What are actions?
08:34 Two huge benefits to actions.
- 08:45 Avoid custom useEffects or third party libraries.
- 09:17 Calling server code from the client without any APIS.
11:31 Some examples of actions.
12:54 Can these actions be done in a client component?
13:40 Where to use actions.
- 13:49 On a form submit.
- 15:30 In an event handler.
- 15:57 In a useEffect().
17:13 How to actually use an action.
React Hooks
- 17:30 useActionState() hook.
  - 18:49 The state of the action.
  - 19:35 The bound action.
  - 19:46 The pending state.
- 23:16 useFormStatus() hook.
24:38 Action inputs.
26:13 Server vs client.
28:30 This is not PHP.
30:31 What is optimistic UI?
- 33:26 useOptimistic() hook.
37:02 Some final thoughts.
40:18 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.