Hybrid Rendering: Real-World Case Studies

1. Introduction

Hybrid rendering involves using a combination of server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side rendering (CSR) techniques to optimize performance and user experience. This lesson explores real-world case studies demonstrating effective hybrid rendering implementations.

2. Key Concepts

3. Case Studies

3.1 Example: E-Commerce Platform

An e-commerce platform implemented hybrid rendering to optimize product page loading. The initial load is served via SSR for SEO benefits, while subsequent interactions (like adding items to the cart) utilize CSR for a smoother experience.

        // Example of SSR with Next.js
        export async function getServerSideProps() {
            const res = await fetch('https://api.example.com/products');
            const products = await res.json();
            return { props: { products } };
        }
        

3.2 Example: News Application

A news application leverages hybrid rendering to provide fast initial loads through SSR for articles, while allowing users to interactively filter news items using CSR without reloading the page.

        // Example of CSR with React
        const [articles, setArticles] = useState([]);

        useEffect(() => {
            fetch('/api/articles')
                .then(response => response.json())
                .then(data => setArticles(data));
        }, []);
        

4. Best Practices

• Identify critical paths for SSR to optimize first contentful paint (FCP).
• Use CSR for interactive elements to enhance user experience.
• Monitor performance metrics to balance SSR and CSR effectively.
• Utilize caching strategies for SSR responses to reduce server load.

5. FAQ

6. Flowchart of Hybrid Rendering Process

        graph TD;
            A[Start] --> B{Initial Request};
            B -->|SSR| C[Render Page on Server];
            B -->|CSR| D[Render Page on Client];
            C --> E[Send HTML to Client];
            D --> E;
            E --> F[Client Interacts];
            F -->|Dynamic Content| D;
            F -->|Static Content| C;
            F --> G[End];