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In the world of web development, two terms that are frequently encountered are SSR (Server-Side Rendering) and CSR (Client-Side Rendering). Both have a significant impact on how content is presented and processed in a web application. In this article, we will delve into these concepts, explore their differences and similarities, and understand when it is best to use one over the other.
What is SSR?
Server-Side Rendering (SSR) is an approach in which web pages are generated on the server before being sent to the browser. In other words, the server processes the logic and structure of the page and sends the fully rendered page to the user’s browser.
Advantages of SSR
- Improved SEO: Pages rendered on the server are more search engine-friendly since the content is already present in the initial HTML sent to the client.
- Improved Initial Performance: Users see content faster as they receive a rendered page from the start.
Example Implementation of SSR with React
We will use Next.js, a popular React framework that makes implementing SSR straightforward.
