SERVER SIDE STATE MANAGEMENT IN NEXTJS: A DEEP DIVE INTO REACT CACHE

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NextJS provides built-in tools like cache, unstable_cache, and patched fetch for server-side state management, but these tools require a shift in thinking from traditional client-side approaches. There are benefits in using the mutable cache to manage server-side state as it can simplify code by eliminating prop drilling. This article goes into further detail about proper server-side caching with examples.