Data-Only SSR - Hybrid Rendering

Optimize with hybrid rendering: server-side data loading with client-side component rendering

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What is this?

Data-Only SSR provides a middle ground: fetch data on the server for fast initial load, but render components on the client for interactivity. This combines benefits of both SSR and SPA approaches - data is ready immediately but the UI renders client-side.

Why use this?

  • Faster than pure SPA - data ready on page load, no fetch needed
  • Simpler than full SSR - less server load, easier caching
  • Good for data-heavy interactive apps - dashboards, analytics
  • Reduces client-side loading spinners - data pre-loaded
  • Balance between performance and complexity - middle-ground approach
  • Trade-off: no SEO benefits - HTML rendered on client

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    Implementation Details

    1. Configure Data-Only SSR

    Set ssr: 'data-only' to fetch data on server but render components on client.

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    2. Use Pre-Loaded Data

    Component renders on client but data is already available from server.

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    3. How It Works

    Understanding the data-only SSR lifecycle.

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    4. Comparison Table

    How data-only compares to other modes.

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    When to Use Data-Only SSR

    ✓ Ideal For:

    • Interactive dashboards and analytics
    • Apps behind authentication (no SEO needed)
    • Data-heavy applications
    • Apps with slow API endpoints
    • When you want to avoid loading spinners

    ✗ Not For:

    • SEO-critical pages (use full SSR)
    • Simple forms (use SPA mode)
    • Static content (use full SSR)

    Related Projects

    Related project: ssr-full-ssr

    Related project: ssr-spa-mode

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