Pagination

Cursor-Based Pagination: Handling Deletions, Collisions & Secure Cursors Pagination requires subtle implementation for a smooth infinite scroll. In this post I’ll share what I learned while reading on cursor‑based pagination for a real‑time feed – how it differs from the classic offset/limit approach, how it deals with deletions and timestamp collisions, what goes into a cursor (spoiler: it’s not a random token), and why you should (or shouldn’t) protect cursors from tampering....