How to Prefetch Data with TanStack Query (React Query)

Prefetching data with TanStack Query improves perceived performance by loading data before users need it. The guide covers using queryClient.prefetchQuery for hover-triggered prefetching, handling errors with await, combining with useQuery for cache reuse, prefetching on page load with useEffect, and using ensureQueryData for guaranteed data availability. These techniques eliminate loading spinners and create near-instant navigation experiences.