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DON'T let your API hang (do this instead)

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Jan 27, 2026
6:01

Is your app hanging indefinitely when the Gemini API gets slow? If a user navigates away while your API is still crunching, you aren't just hurting the User Experience—you might be burning through your API limits and serverless execution time. In this video, I break down exactly how to fix this common Next.js and Vercel issue. You will learn: Why "zombie" requests are killing your app performance. The exact workflow: From Client to Supabase to Vercel Serverless. The Fix: How to implement an AbortController with a 30-second timeout to kill unresponsive requests instantly. Timestamps: 0:00 - The "Infinite Loading" Problem 1:19 - Validating the User Workflow (Supabase & Vercel) 3:15 - Why Gemini Hangs (The UX Killer) 4:22 - The Solution: AbortController & Timeouts 5:41 - Result: Safer, Faster API Calls Stop letting your users wait. Implement this fix today. #NextJS #WebDev #GeminiAPI #Vercel #AbortController

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