August 2, 2024

Exploring Next.js Server Actions

A tour of the new Server Actions pattern in React 19 and Next.js 16.

Team discussing a Next.js architecture on a whiteboard
Team discussing a Next.js architecture on a whiteboard
Server Actions simplify mutations by letting you call server code directly from a form. ### Benefits - No custom API routes needed for simple workflows - Automatic request validation via the web platform - Reduced client bundle size because actions don't ship to the browser ### Practical tips Wrap shared validation in helpers, return typed states to your components, and remember to revalidate the paths that render the changed data.