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History API vs Server-Side Routing

Developers should learn the History API when building single-page applications (SPAs) or dynamic websites that require smooth navigation without page refreshes, such as in frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular meets developers should use server-side routing for applications that require seo optimization, fast initial page loads, or when working with legacy systems. Here's our take.

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History API

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Pros

+It is crucial for implementing client-side routing, handling back/forward browser buttons, and updating the URL to reflect application state changes, which improves user experience and SEO by providing shareable URLs
+Related to: javascript, single-page-applications

Cons

-Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Server-Side Routing

Developers should use server-side routing for applications that require SEO optimization, fast initial page loads, or when working with legacy systems

Pros

+It's ideal for content-heavy websites like blogs, e-commerce platforms, and news sites where search engine visibility is critical
+Related to: express-js, django

Cons

-Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use History API if: You want it is crucial for implementing client-side routing, handling back/forward browser buttons, and updating the url to reflect application state changes, which improves user experience and seo by providing shareable urls and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Server-Side Routing if: You prioritize it's ideal for content-heavy websites like blogs, e-commerce platforms, and news sites where search engine visibility is critical over what History API offers.

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The Bottom Line

History API wins

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