CMS + Next.js: Client-Side Rendering (CSR)

This section explains the principles and benefits of client-side rendering in web applications.

When to use CSR?

Client-side rendering (CSR) is particularly useful when you want to achieve the following:

  • Dynamic Interactivity: CSR allows for highly interactive applications where users can interact with the UI without requiring full page reloads.
  • Rich User Experience: CSR enables a more fluid and responsive user experience.
  • Reduced Server Load: By offloading rendering to the client, CSR can reduce the load on the server.
  • Asynchronous Data Fetching: CSR allows for fetching data asynchronously.
  • Improved Performance for Certain Use Cases: CSR can improve performance for applications that require frequent updates or interactions.

How to implement CSR in Next.js with Apollo Client

  1. Add "use client" at the top of your file.

  2. Fetch data with useQuery.

  3. Render loading and error states.

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