Server-Side Rendering and Web Performance

Server-Side Rendering and Web Performance Server-Side Rendering (SSR) changes how a page is delivered. HTML is built on the server and sent to the browser, so users see content sooner. For people on slow networks or devices, this can improve the first impression of a site. Yet SSR is not a magic fix. It works best when paired with careful caching and thoughtful client-side behavior. How SSR affects performance Faster initial render (TTFB) because the HTML is ready to display. Better perceived speed, since content appears while scripts load in the background. SEO benefits, as crawlers can read the server-rendered content without waiting for JavaScript. Best practices to balance speed and interactivity ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words