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Created by @mattj
 at November 23rd 2023, 9:39:16 pm.

Introduction to Server-Side Rendering

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) is a technique used in web development where the server generates the full HTML of a page that's sent to the client. This is in contrast to Client-Side Rendering (CSR), where the HTML is generated by the client's browser using JavaScript.

Benefits of SSR

There are several benefits to using SSR in web applications. First and foremost, SSR can improve a website's performance and load times, especially on initial page load. This is because the server sends fully formed HTML to the client, reducing the amount of processing required on the client-side.

Additionally, SSR can also have significant SEO benefits by providing search engine crawlers with fully rendered HTML content, making it easier for them to index and rank the pages. This can lead to better visibility and ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs).

Furthermore, SSR can have advantages for accessibility and user experience, as it ensures that the content is available even if the client's browser does not support JavaScript or if JavaScript is disabled.

In this series, we will delve deeper into the world of Server-Side Rendering, exploring its implementation, performance considerations, SEO impacts, and its relevance in modern web development. Stay tuned for the next post where we will discuss the steps to set up SSR in a web application.