With the introduction of Next.js 14, Server Actions are now stable, but what are Server Actions, and how can they be used to fetch and update data from external APIs?

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Next.js is a React framework that enables static site generation (SSG), server-side rendering (SSR), and incremental static regeneration (ISR). One of the most exciting new features in Next.js 14 is Server Actions, which allow you to execute server-side code without creating dedicated API routes. Server Actions can be used for fetching data from external APIs, performing business logic, and updating databases.

Using Next.js Server Actions to Call External APIs

Sending Data to an External API Using Server Actions

<p>Super helpful blog post.  I’ve been trying to understand server actions and where they fit into my react toolkit.  Thank you for publishing it.</p>
