Expanded Capabilities of Data Fetching with Server Components in Next.js

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Server components in Next.js allow for expanded data fetching capabilities on both the server and client sides. Initially introduced as 'getInitialProps,' this pattern evolved into 'getServerSideProps' and 'getStaticProps.' 'GetServerSideProps' enables fetching data before React rendering begins, allowing flexibility to retrieve data from various sources like databases or APIs. Server components replace this step with a full React render, granting the ability to write components that can fetch data, render other components, and work with interactive components. This feature builds upon existing knowledge of React, offering enhanced capabilities for data fetching within components or throughout the React tree.

Scott and Wes dive into the world of Next.js with special guest Tim Neutkens from Vercel. They explore the latest updates, including the React Compiler and React Server Components, discussing their impact on developer workflows and the future of Next.js development.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:30 What does the React Compiler do?
05:04 Will React Compiler help with managing Context?
06:39 What happens if you’re not using a React Compiler?
- react.dev Playground.
09:30 Will this work on any NextJS version?
12:18 What are React Server Components?
16:28 Shipping all the data inside an encapsulated component.
20:17 Clearing up the frustrations around retrofitting server components.
23:13 Handing migration.
28:30 Is this just a fetch request with props?
36:41 How closely are the NextJS and React teams working?
41:53 Will we ever get Async Client Components?
43:52 Async Local Storage API.
45:31 Turbopack.
57:51 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.