React Deep Dive: cache

Ryan and Sam discuss the purpose and usage of the cache() function, a new experimental API from React. Topics include: 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - Caching in Next.js vs. React cache() 8:11 - Why React invalidates the cache for each server request 14:43 - How cache() enables colocation of data-fetching code 16:14 - Using cache() to share CPU-heavy or I/O-bound tasks between components 19:31 - Why cache() obviates the need for context in Server Components 23:19 - The danger of module scope on the server 27:54 - Why cache() is implemented with AsyncLocalStorage 41:04 - Why cache() is part of React 48:27 - Why Server Components don’t support cache() 53:04 - How cache() eliminates waterfalls Links: Ryan’s YouTube video on React Cache