Data Flow Design

Purpose

Design how data flows through the application, including state management, caching, and synchronization strategies.

When to Use

• Application architecture
• State management decisions
• Cache strategy design
• Real-time features

Process

Step 1: Identify Data Categories

Step 2: Choose State Management

Step 3: Design Cache Strategy

Step 4: Plan Data Synchronization

Step 5: Document Data Flow

StudyAbroad-Specific Considerations

• React Query for server state
• Zustand for UI state
• Redis for API caching
• Optimistic updates for forms