Jan 1, 2022
Stop Rendering Everything on the Server: Practical Rendering Choices in Next.js
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A practical guide for Next.js developers on when to use static, SSR, and CSR - with simple rules of thumb instead of over-engineered diagrams.
1Ask first: does this really need to be fresh per request?
2Default to static + revalidate for non user-specific content
3Reserve SSR for per-user views and truly time-sensitive data
4Use CSR for widgets, tools, and non-SEO-critical parts
5Mix server and client components instead of going “all-in” on one style