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Server-Side Rendering (SSR) is a powerful feature of Next.js that enables the rendering of web pages on the server rather than on the client side. SSR can significantly improve the performance and search engine optimization (SEO) of your application by delivering fully-rendered pages to the client. In this blog, we'll explore what SSR is, its benefits, and how to implement it in Next.js.
Server-Side Rendering refers to the process of rendering web pages on the server and sending the fully rendered HTML to the client. Unlike Client-Side Rendering (CSR), where the browser renders the page using JavaScript, SSR generates the HTML on the server. This approach can improve the initial load time of the application and make it more SEO-friendly.
Improved SEO:
Faster Initial Load:
Better Performance on Low-Powered Devices:
Next.js makes it straightforward to implement SSR in your application using the getServerSideProps function. This function allows you to fetch data and render the page on the server at request time.
Let's create a simple example to demonstrate SSR in Next.js. We'll build a page that fetches and displays user data from an API.
Ensure you have a Next.js project set up. If not, create a new one:
npx create-next-app ssr-example
cd ssr-example
Create a new file called pages/users.js:
touch pages/users.js
Add the following content to pages/users.js:
// pages/users.js
import React from 'react';
const Users = ({ users }) => {
return (
<div>
<h1>Users List</h1>
<ul>
{users.map(user => (
<li key={user.id}>
{user.name} - {user.email}
</li>
))}
</ul>
</div>
);
};
export const getServerSideProps = async () => {
const res = await fetch('https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/users');
const users = await res.json();
return {
props: {
users,
},
};
};
export default Users;
In this example:
The getServerSideProps function fetches the user data from the API at request time.
The users data is passed as props to the Users component.
The Users component renders the list of users.
Start the development server:
npm run dev
Navigate to http://localhost:3000/users to see the list of users rendered on the server.
Next.js supports both SSR and Static Site Generation (SSG). It's important to choose the appropriate rendering method based on your application's requirements:
SSR is suitable for pages that require dynamic data fetching at request time, such as personalized content, real-time data, or user-specific information.
SSG is suitable for pages with static content that doesn't change frequently, such as blog posts, marketing pages, and documentation.
Next.js offers several advanced features for SSR, including:
Middleware:
Error Handling:
Explore the official Next.js documentation on SSR to learn more about advanced SSR techniques and best practices. Happy coding!