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 Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
Server-Side Rendering involves rendering the web page on the server and sending the fully
rendered HTML to the client (browser). Here's when you might consider using SSR:

a. SEO: If your website relies heavily on organic search traffic, SSR is generally better for SEO.
Search engine crawlers can easily read and index fully rendered HTML content.
b. Initial Page Load Performance: SSR can provide better initial page load performance, especially
for users on slower internet connections or less powerful devices. Since the server sends back the
fully rendered content, users can start interacting with the page more quickly.
c. Progressive Enhancement: SSR can be a good choice if you want to ensure your website works
even when JavaScript is disabled in the client's browser. The server will still render the content,
and basic functionality will be available.
d. Security: SSR can help protect against certain types of attacks, like cross-site scripting (XSS), as
the server handles rendering.
 Client-Side Rendering (CSR)
Client-Side Rendering involves sending a minimal HTML skeleton to the client and then using
JavaScript to fetch data from the server and dynamically render the page in the browser. Here are
situations where CSR might be more appropriate:

a. Rich User Interactions: If your web application relies heavily on dynamic content, real-time
updates, and interactive elements, CSR can provide a smoother user experience. CSR enables the
use of modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
b. Reduced Server Load: With CSR, the server mainly serves data through APIs rather than
generating full HTML pages, which can reduce server load and scale better in certain scenarios.
c. Mobile Applications: If you are building a mobile application using web technologies
(Progressive Web App or Hybrid App), CSR can be beneficial as it allows for smoother interactions
and better offline support.
d. Code Sharing: If you have plans to develop a mobile application and web application using the
same codebase (e.g., React Native or Ionic), CSR aligns well with this approach.
It's important to note that SSR and CSR are not mutually exclusive. Some projects use a hybrid
approach called "Server-Side Rendering with Client-Side Hydration" to combine the benefits of
both techniques. In this approach, the server renders the initial page and sends it to the client,
and then the client-side JavaScript takes over to enhance interactivity.

The decision to use SSR or CSR (or a hybrid approach) should consider factors like project
requirements, performance goals, development team expertise, and the complexity of your web
application.