Devoxx: Solving Real-World Data Fetching Challenges with Next.js and TanStack Query: A Pragmatic Case Study

TL;DR

Fariz Aziz walks you through turning a messy, third-party-driven API into a lean, mean frontend machine using Next.js, TanStack Query and a Backend-for-Frontend layer. You’ll see how to tame oversized payloads, cut down redundant network calls, tighten caching and boost resilience—no more “why is this so slow?” headaches.

Using a real fintech case study, he shows how SSR and custom BFF routes in Next.js can slim down data on the wire while TanStack Query handles state sync and minimizes re-renders. Expect live demos, best practices and practical tips to build rock-solid, scalable UIs even when your backend wasn’t built with you in mind.

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