Server Actions: Streamlining Data Operations in AgriMarket
Server Actions are a game-changer in Next.js 13, allowing you to execute server-side code directly within your components. This eliminates the need for separate API routes, simplifying data fetching and manipulation within your application.
How Server Actions Work in AgriMarket:
Imagine you want to create a new product entry in the marketplace. Here's how Server Actions can make it happen:
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Define the Server Action:
// app/actions.js (or a dedicated actions folder) 'use server'; import prisma from '@/lib/prisma'; // Import your Prisma client export const createProduct = async (productData) => { try { const newProduct = await prisma.product.create({ data: productData, // Pass the product data from your component }); return newProduct; // Return the created product } catch (error) { console.error('Error creating product:', error); throw new Error('Failed to create product'); // Handle errors gracefully } };
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Use the Server Action in Your Component:
// pages/products/create.js import { createProduct } from '@/lib/createProduct'; // Import the action function CreateProductForm() { const res = createProduct() // Import the action // ... form fields and other UI elements const handleSubmit = async (event) => { event.preventDefault(); const productData = { ... }; // Collect form data try { const newProduct = await createProduct(productData); // Handle success: display confirmation, redirect, etc. } catch (error) { // Handle errors: display error messages to the user } }; return ( <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}> {/* ... form elements and submit button */} </form> ); } export default CreateProductForm;
Benefits of Server Actions:
- Simplified Data Operations: Server Actions provide a clean way to interact with your database from components.
- Enhanced Security: Sensitive data processing occurs securely on the server.
- Improved Performance: Optimized data fetching can lead to faster page loads.
By leveraging Server Actions in AgriMarket, you can build a robust and efficient platform for farmers and consumers.