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| Data Fetching and Caching | React Query is a popular library for data fetching and state management in React, offering features like caching, pagination, and more. | SWR (Stale-While-Revalidate) is a lightweight library for data fetching and caching that focuses on simplicity and performance. |
| Caching Strategies | React Query provides caching strategies such as stale-while-revalidate, cache-and-network, and others to optimize data fetching and updates. | SWR follows a simple caching strategy with stale-while-revalidate, ensuring that data remains responsive while fetching fresh updates. |
| Pagination Support | React Query provides pagination features, allowing developers to paginate through data and manage pagination state. | SWR can be used for pagination, but it doesn't have built-in pagination features and may require custom implementation. |
| Synchronization and Real-Time Updates | React Query provides real-time updates through automatic background refetching and integration with WebSockets and GraphQL subscriptions. | SWR can be used for real-time updates by setting short polling intervals or integrating with real-time data sources. |
| Server-Side Rendering (SSR) | React Query is compatible with Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and offers guidance on integrating it into server-rendered applications. | SWR is SSR-friendly and can be used in server-rendered applications with proper configuration. |
| Community | React Query has a large and active community with a variety of plugins and resources available. | SWR has a dedicated community and is known for its simplicity and performance in data fetching. |
