Performance optimization and architecture patterns for React Router applications. Contains 55 rules across 11 categories focused on data loading, actions, forms, streaming, and route organization.
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Performance optimization and architecture patterns for React Router applications. Contains 55 rules across 11 categories focused on data loading, actions, forms, streaming, and route organization.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
Writing new React Router routes (loaders, actions)
All data fetching happens in loaders. Never fetch in components with useEffect.
// BAD: fetching in componentfunctionProfile(){const[user, setUser]=useState(null);useEffect(()=>{fetch("/api/user").then((r)=> r.json()).then(setUser);},[]);if(!user)return<Spinner/>;return<div>{user.name}</div>;}// GOOD: fetch in loaderexportasyncfunctionloader({ request }:Route.LoaderArgs){let user =awaitgetUser(request);returndata({ user });}exportdefaultfunctionComponent(){const{ user }=useLoaderData<typeof loader>();return<div>{user.name}</div>;}
API clients dedupe calls within the same request via context. Fetch in each loader that needs data.
// Both loaders can call getUser - cached per requestexportasyncfunctionloader({ request, context }:Route.LoaderArgs){let client =awaitauthenticate(request, context);let user =awaitgetUser(client);// Uses cached result if already fetchedreturndata({ user });}
// Good: validate params earlyimport{ data }from"react-router";import{ z }from"zod";exportasyncfunctionloader({ params }:Route.LoaderArgs){let itemId = z.string().parse(params.itemId)
Implementation Guide
Prerequisites
›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
1Install skill using provided installation command
2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3Evaluate output quality and relevance
4Iterate on prompts to improve results
5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices
✓ Do
+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path
1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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frontend-react-router-best-practices reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
