Key Takeaways
- Next.js is the most popular React framework, used by Netflix, TikTok, and Notion for production applications.
- React Server Components (App Router) reduce client-side JavaScript by 30-50%, dramatically improving performance.
- Next.js supports SSR, SSG, and ISR, allowing developers to choose the optimal rendering strategy per page.
Next.js Rendering Strategies
| Strategy | When to Use | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| SSG (Static) | Content that rarely changes (blog, docs) | Requires rebuild for updates |
| SSR (Server) | Personalized or real-time content | Higher server load, slower TTFB |
| ISR (Incremental) | Content that updates periodically | Stale content during revalidation window |
| CSR (Client) | Authenticated dashboards, admin panels | No SEO, loading spinner on first visit |
The key insight is that different pages within the same application can use different strategies. Product pages use SSG for speed, search results use SSR for freshness, and admin dashboards use CSR for simplicity.
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Related Terms
JAMstack
A web architecture using JavaScript, APIs, and Markup for fast, secure, and scalable websites.
React
A JavaScript library for building user interfaces using reusable components and a virtual DOM.
SSR
Server-Side Rendering. Generating HTML on the server for each request, improving SEO and initial load time.
TypeScript
A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript, adding type safety and better tooling.
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