Static Site Generation vs Server Side Rendering
Developers should use Static Site Generation when building websites with content that changes infrequently, such as blogs, portfolios, or documentation sites, as it provides excellent performance and low hosting costs meets 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. Here's our take.
Static Site Generation
Developers should use Static Site Generation when building websites with content that changes infrequently, such as blogs, portfolios, or documentation sites, as it provides excellent performance and low hosting costs
Static Site Generation
Nice PickDevelopers should use Static Site Generation when building websites with content that changes infrequently, such as blogs, portfolios, or documentation sites, as it provides excellent performance and low hosting costs
Pros
- +It's ideal for projects where SEO, security, and fast load times are priorities, as static files are inherently secure and can be cached efficiently
- +Related to: next-js, gatsby
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Server Side Rendering
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
The Verdict
Use Static Site Generation if: You want it's ideal for projects where seo, security, and fast load times are priorities, as static files are inherently secure and can be cached efficiently and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Server Side Rendering if: You prioritize it's particularly useful for content-heavy websites like blogs, e-commerce platforms, and news sites where first contentful paint is critical over what Static Site Generation offers.
Developers should use Static Site Generation when building websites with content that changes infrequently, such as blogs, portfolios, or documentation sites, as it provides excellent performance and low hosting costs
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