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#change data on reload/going back
dense geyserBOT
Based on the information provided in the extracts, it seems like you're dealing with a caching issue where the data for a user doesn't update when you navigate back to the page. This is a common issue in Next.js and there are several ways to handle it.
One way to handle this is by using the router.refresh() method provided by the useRouter hook in Next.js. This method completely clears the Router Cache and makes a new request to the server for the current route. It does not affect the Data or Full Route Cache. The rendered result will be reconciled on the client while preserving React state and browser state.
Here's how you can use it:
import { useRouter } from 'next/router'
// Inside your component
const router = useRouter()
// Call this function when you want to refresh the data
const refreshData = () => {
router.refresh()
}
You can call refreshData() when the user navigates back to the page to ensure that the data is always fresh.
For more information, you can refer to the Next.js documentation on the useRouter hook (https://nextjs.org/docs/app/api-reference/functions/use-router).
Please note that this is a general solution based on the information provided in the extracts. The exact solution may vary depending on the specifics of your application.
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gritty gyro
i want it to stay a server component, so no next router
@dense geyser i want it to stay a server component, so no next router
dense geyserBOT
Let me check the knowledge base for you. One moment! :books:
If you want to keep it as a server component and refresh the data, you can use the fetch function provided by Next.js. This function is extended by React to automatically memoize data requests, which means it will not make duplicate requests for the same data. However, if you want to force a new request, you can use a unique key for each request.
Here's how you can modify your code:
let user;
let key = Date.now(); // unique key for each request
user = await fetch(`/api/randomUser?key=${key}`);
setInterval(async () => {
key = Date.now(); // update the key
user = await fetch(`/api/randomUser?key=${key}`);
}, 1000);
return (
<NavbarInner user={user} />
);
In this code, Date.now() is used to generate a unique key for each request. This will bypass the memoization and force a new request each time.
Please note that this is a general solution based on the information provided in the extracts. The exact solution may vary depending on the specifics of your application.