
What is Server-Side Rendering (SSR)?
If you’re building a website or web application, you’ve likely encountered the terms Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). These two approaches shape how your site loads and performs — and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on user experience and search engine rankings. I’m Kyle O’Donnell, a Senior Software Engineer at Emergent Software, and I’ve worked extensively with both SSR and CSR. In this post, I’ll break down what SSR is, how it compares to CSR, and when it makes sense to use one over the other.