Does it support optimistic UI updates?

Yes, the skill includes specific guidance on using the useOptimistic hook to provide immediate user feedback while the server action processes in the background.

How is data revalidated after a mutation?

The skill demonstrates how to use revalidatePath and revalidateTag to purge the Next.js Data Cache and ensure users see updated content immediately.

Are security best practices included?

Absolutely. It covers essential security measures like authentication checks, authorization logic, and input validation to prevent common vulnerabilities.

What are Next.js Server Actions?

Server Actions are asynchronous functions that execute on the server but can be called directly from Client or Server Components to handle data mutations.

How does this skill help with form validation?

It provides standardized patterns for using Zod schema validation alongside the useFormState hook to manage server-side errors and client-side display.

Next.js Server Actions Expert

Name: Next.js Server Actions Expert
Author: davepoon

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API Development

Simplifies building robust server-side mutations and form handling logic within Next.js App Router applications.

About

This skill empowers developers to implement Next.js Server Actions using industry best practices, covering everything from basic form submissions and Zod-based validation to advanced patterns like optimistic updates and cache revalidation. It provides ready-to-use implementation patterns for React hooks like useFormState and useFormStatus, ensures security via authentication checks and input validation, and helps manage complex data flows using revalidatePath and revalidateTag for efficient cache management.

Key Features

Security-first patterns including CSRF protection, auth verification, and input sanitization.
Real-time UI feedback through useFormStatus and optimistic updates via useOptimistic.
Cache management and data revalidation using revalidatePath and revalidateTag.
Streamlined form handling with Zod validation and React DOM state hooks.
Implementation of Server Actions in both Server Components and dedicated action files.
2,257 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Managing complex data mutations with immediate UI feedback and automatic cache invalidation.
Creating secure, validated form submissions for user registration and data entry.
Building server-side logic that bridges Client and Server components without manual API route configuration.

About

Key Features

Security-first patterns including CSRF protection, auth verification, and input sanitization.
Real-time UI feedback through useFormStatus and optimistic updates via useOptimistic.
Cache management and data revalidation using revalidatePath and revalidateTag.
Streamlined form handling with Zod validation and React DOM state hooks.
Implementation of Server Actions in both Server Components and dedicated action files.
2,257 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Managing complex data mutations with immediate UI feedback and automatic cache invalidation.
Creating secure, validated form submissions for user registration and data entry.
Building server-side logic that bridges Client and Server components without manual API route configuration.