Next.js Caching Strategies: Static, Dynamic, and Incremental

Next.js caching is powerful but complex. Here is when to use each strategy.

Static Generation (SSG)

Build pages at build time. Best for content that rarely changes.

Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)

Revalidate static pages on a schedule or on-demand.

Server-Side Caching

Use unstable_cache or fetch caching for database queries.

Client-Side with SWR

Use SWR for data that changes frequently and needs real-time updates.

Cache Tags

Invalidate specific cached data using revalidateTag.

Learn about Next.js in our web development services and blog posts.