785: What’s Next for Next.js with Tim Neutkens
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Expanded Capabilities of Data Fetching with Server Components in Next.js
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.
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