SSR — server-side rendering
A technique where the server generates the full HTML for every request before sending it to the browser. Preferred for dynamic, personalized content where data changes with every request and pre-building isn't practical.
SSR
A technique where the server generates the full HTML for every request before sending it to the browser. Preferred for dynamic, personalized content where data changes with every request and pre-building isn't practical.
Derivatives & related terms
- SSR vs. CSR vs. SSG
- Hydration
- Partial hydration
- Selective hydration
- Streaming SSR
- React Server Components (RSC)
- getServerSideProps
- TTFB at SSR
- SSR caching
- Edge SSR
- Islands architecture
SEO tip
SSR allows Googlebot to see fully rendered content without waiting for JavaScript execution. For dynamic e-commerce sites, choose SSR or ISR over CSR to ensure reliable indexing.
Source: Georgia Business & Technology Glossary by Del-Ops Technology & Consulting Team. Last Updated: February 2026.