React Query for server state management

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React Query eliminates boilerplate for fetching, caching, and syncing server data. Instead of managing loading/error/data states manually with useState, I define queries with useQuery that handle caching, background refetching, and stale data automatically. Mutations use useMutation for create/update/delete operations with optimistic updates and automatic cache invalidation. The queryClient configuration sets global defaults for retry behavior, stale time, and cache time. React Query's devtools provide visibility into query states and cache contents during development. This library has completely changed how I build data-heavy UIs—complex CRUD apps that used to require Redux now need almost zero state management code.