React Query Cheat Sheet

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Query Keys

Pattern Meaning
`['users']` Collection of users
`['users', id]` Single user by id
`['repo', owner, name]` Repo metadata

Hooks & Methods

useQuery(key, fetcher)
Read data with caching
useMutation(mutateFn)
Send edits with optimistic updates
queryClient.invalidateQueries()
Force refetch after mutation

Best Practices

Retry on transient failures, hydrate server data on the client, and use `isFetching` for loaders.

💡 Pro Tip: Structure query keys hierarchically and rely on `staleTime` to avoid redundant refetches.
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