Data fetching
TanStack Query / SWR
TanStack Query
Lots of people use it and it can do a lot. Not just displaying data — you can write saving and deleting the same way
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TanStack Query
SWR
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As of October 2026
Features
Fetches data, caches it, and refetches when it gets stale, all in one. It also has strong support for saving and deleting (changing data)
Best for
The safe default. Apps that show and update lots of data, like admin screens
Features
A library from Vercel, the makers of Next.js. Fetch data with a single line of useSWR. Small and simple
Best for
You build with Next.js. Simple screens that only display data