Unlocking Client-Side Hydration: A Comprehensive Guide to SSR and Transforming Static Markup into Dynamic Web Applications

Fidel Seehawer
5 min readMar 21, 2023

Server-side rendering (SSR) is an essential technique for optimizing web applications, ensuring faster page loads, improving search engine optimization (SEO), and delivering a better user experience. However, the process of client-side hydration can be complex and confusing, particularly for developers new to the concept. This article aims to demystify client-side hydration by providing a detailed, step-by-step explanation of the process on both the…

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Fidel Seehawer

A father, husband, and software developer from the lovely city of Düsseldorf. With a passion for technology and a strong drive to constantly learn.