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Understanding Superbase SSR Package and Its Implementation
technical SOP
Created: April 30, 2025
Introduction
The new Superbase SSR package aims to simplify the implementation of Superbase across different frameworks by addressing the confusion caused by deprecated off helper packages. This package introduces `createBrowserClient` and `createServer` for handling client and server-side operations respectively.
Executive Summary
Core Insights
The Superbase SSR package simplifies the use of Superbase across different frameworks by providing unified client and server-side functions.
`createBrowserClient` is similar to `createClient` but uses a singleton pattern to avoid recreating the front-end client.
For server-side operations, `createServerClient` requires custom functions for getting, setting, and deleting cookies, tailored to the specific framework being used.
Expected Outcomes
Unified and simplified implementation of Superbase across different frameworks.
Reduced confusion and improved maintainability of client and server-side code.
Critical Considerations
Understanding the differences between Next.js app router and request/response objects is crucial for correct cookie management.
Dependencies on external libraries like `next/headers` and `cookies-next` must be managed appropriately.
Strategic Recommendations
Install the `superbase-ssr` package via npm to access the necessary functions.
Create utility files (`superbase.js`, `superbase-app-router-client.js`, `superbase-request-response-client.js`) to encapsulate the creation of client instances.
Use `createBrowserClient` for front-end operations and `createServerClient` for server-side operations, ensuring proper cookie management.
Core Insights
The Superbase SSR package simplifies the use of Superbase across different frameworks by providing unified client and server-side functions.
`createBrowserClient` is similar to `createClient` but uses a singleton pattern to avoid recreating the front-end client.
For server-side operations, `createServerClient` requires custom functions for getting, setting, and deleting cookies, tailored to the specific framework being used.
Expected Outcomes
Unified and simplified implementation of Superbase across different frameworks.
Reduced confusion and improved maintainability of client and server-side code.
Critical Considerations
Understanding the differences between Next.js app router and request/response objects is crucial for correct cookie management.
Dependencies on external libraries like `next/headers` and `cookies-next` must be managed appropriately.
Strategic Recommendations
Install the `superbase-ssr` package via npm to access the necessary functions.
Create utility files (`superbase.js`, `superbase-app-router-client.js`, `superbase-request-response-client.js`) to encapsulate the creation of client instances.
Use `createBrowserClient` for front-end operations and `createServerClient` for server-side operations, ensuring proper cookie management.