Demonstrating data transformation from the response using the select option in React Query. In this example, only titles of posts have been extracted from response.
Select Option: Allows selecting and transforming specific data from the response.
Data Transformation: Customize the shape or content of the fetched data before it's used in the application.
Simplify Data: Extract only the necessary fields or modify the structure to fit the application's requirements.
Optimize Performance: Reduce unnecessary data transfer and processing by selecting only relevant information.
Enhance Readability: Improve code readability and maintainability by performing data transformation within the query.
When to use
Data Shaping: Use when fetched data needs to be tailored to match specific UI components or application needs.
Performance Optimization: Ideal for reducing the payload size or complexity of fetched data, improving application performance.
Data Normalization: Useful for normalizing API responses or converting them into formats compatible with state management libraries like Redux.