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A localStorage pattern causing data loss due to hydration issues

An examination of hydration issues causing user data loss in localStorage setups.

Storing user data in localStorage can lead to hydration mismatches in applications. Initially, both sides can start empty to resolve this issue. However, refreshing the page can result in the loss of user data, particularly when accessing the /favorites page directly. This problem arises when the page effect runs before the provider effect, leading to an empty state being saved.