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Next.js Server Actions vs API Routes: When to Use Each

DEV Community·Mahdi BEN RHOUMA·23 days ago
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Next.js Server Actions vs API Routes: When to Use Each Next.js 15 gives you two ways to handle server-side logic: Server Actions and API Routes. Both work, but they're designed for different use cases. Choosing the wrong one leads to unnecessary complexity or missing features. This guide teaches you when to use each approach. Understanding the Differences Server Actions Server Actions are async functions that run on the server and are called directly from components. // app/actions.ts ' use server ' export async function createPost ( formData : FormData ) { const title = formData . get ( ' title ' ) as string const content = formData . get ( ' content ' ) as string const { data , error } = await supabase . from ( ' posts ' ) .…

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