The Angular Plus Show S9 E9 | Into Server-Side Rendering | Brygida Fiejdasz
May 22, 2025
Brygida Fiejdasz, a front-end developer from Poland and organizer of the ng-Kato meetup, shares her insights into the world of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in Angular. She discusses the evolution and benefits of SSR, highlighting the importance of user experience and performance. The conversation dives into the challenges of implementation and key tools, including hydration techniques. Brygida also reflects on community meetups and the power of personal connections in fostering developer relationships, all while tackling the common struggles of imposter syndrome.
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Brygida's Angular Discovery
- Brygida described starting her journey frustrated with raw JavaScript due to lack of types and surprising behaviors.
- She found Angular to be her ideal environment coming from a .NET backend background.
SSR Maturity in Angular
- SSR in Angular has evolved beyond destructive hydration to improve user experience.
- This eliminates the disruptive DOM re-render flicker common in older server-rendered apps.
When to Use SSR Wisely
- Consider SSR only if your application is client-facing and has slow initial loading.
- Understand SSR concepts thoroughly to avoid common pitfalls like accessing browser-only APIs on the server.