Server Side Rendering vs Hydration

Developers should use SSR when building applications that require fast initial page loads, improved SEO for search engine crawlers, or better performance on low-powered devices meets developers should learn hydration to optimize web applications for better user experience, particularly in frameworks like react, vue, or angular that support server-side rendering (ssr). Here's our take.

Server Side Rendering

Nice Pick

Developers should use SSR when building applications that require fast initial page loads, improved SEO for search engine crawlers, or better performance on low-powered devices

Pros

• It's particularly useful for content-heavy websites like blogs, e-commerce platforms, and news sites where first contentful paint is critical
• Related to: next-js, nuxt-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Hydration

Developers should learn hydration to optimize web applications for better user experience, particularly in frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular that support server-side rendering (SSR)

Pros

• It's essential for building fast-loading, SEO-friendly SPAs where initial content is critical, such as e-commerce sites or content-heavy platforms
• Related to: server-side-rendering, client-side-rendering

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Server Side Rendering if: You want it's particularly useful for content-heavy websites like blogs, e-commerce platforms, and news sites where first contentful paint is critical and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Hydration if: You prioritize it's essential for building fast-loading, seo-friendly spas where initial content is critical, such as e-commerce sites or content-heavy platforms over what Server Side Rendering offers.

The Bottom Line

Server Side Rendering wins

Developers should use SSR when building applications that require fast initial page loads, improved SEO for search engine crawlers, or better performance on low-powered devices