Explore the differences between Client-Side Rendering and Server-Side Rendering in Next.js through practical demos
Evaluation of important metrics between CSR and SSR
| Metrics | CSR (Client Side) | SSR (Server Side) |
|---|---|---|
First Contentful Paint | Slow Must load JS and fetch data first | Fast HTML has content immediately |
Time to Interactive | Fast Immediate interaction after loading | Medium Needs hydration for interaction |
SEO Score | Poor Crawler cannot see dynamic content | Excellent HTML has complete content |
Server Load | Low Only serves static files | High Must render HTML for each request |
Initial Bundle Size | Large Must load entire JS app | Small Only needs HTML + minimal JS |
Client-Side Rendering with loading states and 3s delay
Server-Side Rendering with 2s delay to demo performance
Detailed performance analysis and use cases
Streaming & Suspense for optimized UX
Blocking SSR with 5s delay for comparison