server-side rendering

When adding dynamic content to Next.js, there may be instances where you need to dynamically generate a page that requires data upfront. One way to achieve this is by utilizing the getInitialProps function. In this blog post, we will explore how to feed data to a Next.js component using getInitialProps. First, let’s take a look at an example where we encountered an issue while trying to get data from a JSON file for a dynamically generated post page....

In this blog post, I want to introduce you to Remix, a new React-based framework that has recently reached version 1.0. Remix offers some unique features that make it an interesting alternative to frameworks like Next.js and SvelteKit. Remix is primarily focused on building dynamic web applications rather than static sites. It is well-suited for use cases that involve databases, dynamic data, user accounts with private data, and more. If you are familiar with Rails, Django, or Laravel, Remix can be seen as an alternative in the JavaScript world....

Learn how to write code that is executed only on the specific side of your stack: either on the frontend or the backend. In your page components, you can choose to execute code exclusively on the server-side or the client-side by checking the window property. The window property exists only in the browser environment. Therefore, you can use the following code to determine if you are on the server-side: if (typeof window === 'undefined') { // Server-side code here } Similarly, you can use the following code to execute client-side code:...

Server Side Rendering (SSR), also known as Server-Side Rendering, refers to the process of rendering a JavaScript application on the server instead of the browser. There are several reasons why we should consider using SSR with React: Faster first page load time: SSR allows your site to load faster, enhancing the user experience. Improved SEO: Search engines struggle to efficiently index applications that rely solely on client-side rendering. SSR helps search engines understand and index your content correctly....