When it comes to handling data, the approach may vary depending on the situation. If you need to use the data in different React Server Components (RSC), consider fetching it each time you need it. Fortunately, Next.js fetch provides caching capabilities.
On the other hand, if your data is resource-intensive to compute or if it originates from a source like the local file system or third party services, utilizing React's cache functionality would be more suitable.
import { cache } from 'react';
export const getExpensiveData = cache(function getExpensiveData(): ExpensiveData {
// Retrieve data and perform resource-intensive processing
return expensiveData;
})
In simpler scenarios, try passing props down to nested components whenever feasible.
Typically, data fetching/computations commence in the page component which generally works well for most cases.
One challenge that remains unresolved is when attempting to pass props to a Server Component and reusing those props in subsequent nested Server Components without direct prop passing. While no straightforward solution exists, leveraging the data within client components (context) only has proven effective for various use cases.
Do these insights provide clarity?