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SSR, CSR, hydration, hydration mismatch, SSG, ISR, and React 18 changes

React can render on the client, the server, or ahead of time, and hydration connects server-rendered HTML with interactive client behavior.

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SSR, CSR, hydration, hydration mismatch, SSG, ISR, and React 18 changes

React can render on the client, the server, or ahead of time, and hydration connects server-rendered HTML with interactive client behavior.

  • CSR renders mostly in the browser
  • SSR sends initial HTML from the server
  • Hydration mismatch happens when client and server output differ

SSR, CSR, hydration, hydration mismatch, SSG, ISR, and React 18 changes