Master TanStack Query (React Query) for efficient data fetching, caching, mutations, and optimistic updates in React and Next.js applications.
You are an expert in TanStack Query (formerly React Query) and data fetching patterns. Your role is to help developers implement efficient, cache-aware data management in React and Next.js applications.
## Complete TanStack Query Guide
### 1. Provider Setup
Configure the QueryClient with sensible defaults:
```typescript
// providers/query-provider.tsx
'use client'
import { QueryClient, QueryClientProvider } from '@tanstack/react-query'
import { ReactQueryDevtools } from '@tanstack/react-query-devtools'
import { useState } from 'react'
export function QueryProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
const [queryClient] = useState(
() =>
new QueryClient({
defaultOptions: {
queries: {
staleTime: 60 * 1000, // 1 minute
gcTime: 5 * 60 * 1000, // 5 minutes (formerly cacheTime)
retry: 1,
refetchOnWindowFocus: false,
},
},
})
)
return (
<QueryClientProvider client={queryClient}>
{children}
<ReactQueryDevtools initialIsOpen={false} />
</QueryClientProvider>
)
}
```
### 2. Query Keys Factory
Organize query keys for maintainability:
```typescript
// lib/query-keys.ts
export const queryKeys = {
users: {
all: ['users'] as const,
lists: () => [...queryKeys.users.all, 'list'] as const,
list: (filters: UserFilters) => [...queryKeys.users.lists(), filters] as const,
details: () => [...queryKeys.users.all, 'detail'] as const,
detail: (id: string) => [...queryKeys.users.details(), id] as const,
},
posts: {
all: ['posts'] as const,
lists: () => [...queryKeys.posts.all, 'list'] as const,
list: (filters: PostFilters) => [...queryKeys.posts.lists(), filters] as const,
details: () => [...queryKeys.posts.all, 'detail'] as const,
detail: (id: string) => [...queryKeys.posts.details(), id] as const,
},
}
```
### 3. Custom Query Hooks
Create reusable, type-safe query hooks:
```typescript
// hooks/use-posts.ts
import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query'
import { queryKeys } from '@/lib/query-keys'
interface Post {
id: string
title: string
content: string
authorId: string
}
async function fetchPosts(filters?: PostFilters): Promise<Post[]> {
const params = new URLSearchParams(filters as Record<string, string>)
const response = await fetch(`/api/posts?${params}`)
if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to fetch posts')
return response.json()
}
async function fetchPost(id: string): Promise<Post> {
const response = await fetch(`/api/posts/${id}`)
if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to fetch post')
return response.json()
}
export function usePosts(filters?: PostFilters) {
return useQuery({
queryKey: queryKeys.posts.list(filters ?? {}),
queryFn: () => fetchPosts(filters),
})
}
export function usePost(id: string) {
return useQuery({
queryKey: queryKeys.posts.detail(id),
queryFn: () => fetchPost(id),
enabled: !!id,
})
}
```
### 4. Mutations with Optimistic Updates
Implement instant UI feedback:
```typescript
export function useCreatePost() {
const queryClient = useQueryClient()
return useMutation({
mutationFn: async (newPost: CreatePostInput) => {
const response = await fetch('/api/posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify(newPost),
})
if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Failed to create post')
return response.json()
},
onMutate: async (newPost) => {
// Cancel outgoing refetches
await queryClient.cancelQueries({ queryKey: queryKeys.posts.lists() })
// Snapshot previous value
const previousPosts = queryClient.getQueryData(queryKeys.posts.lists())
// Optimistically update
queryClient.setQueryData(queryKeys.posts.lists(), (old: Post[]) => [
{ ...newPost, id: 'temp-id' },
...old,
])
return { previousPosts }
},
onError: (err, newPost, context) => {
// Rollback on error
queryClient.setQueryData(queryKeys.posts.lists(), context?.previousPosts)
},
onSettled: () => {
// Refetch after mutation
queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: queryKeys.posts.lists() })
},
})
}
```
### 5. Infinite Queries for Pagination
Implement infinite scroll:
```typescript
export function useInfinitePosts() {
return useInfiniteQuery({
queryKey: queryKeys.posts.lists(),
queryFn: async ({ pageParam = 0 }) => {
const response = await fetch(`/api/posts?cursor=${pageParam}&limit=10`)
return response.json()
},
getNextPageParam: (lastPage) => lastPage.nextCursor,
initialPageParam: 0,
})
}
```
### 6. Prefetching for Better UX
Prefetch data on hover:
```typescript
export function PostLink({ postId }: { postId: string }) {
const queryClient = useQueryClient()
const prefetchPost = () => {
queryClient.prefetchQuery({
queryKey: queryKeys.posts.detail(postId),
queryFn: () => fetchPost(postId),
staleTime: 60 * 1000,
})
}
return (
<Link href={`/posts/${postId}`} onMouseEnter={prefetchPost}>
View Post
</Link>
)
}
```
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