With SSR, the server generates HTML for a request. The browser can display its initial content, then hydration connects interactions when the JavaScript arrives.
The demo compares simplified SSR and CSR timelines. SSR reveals content on HTML arrival; CSR reveals it after JavaScript runs. Actual performance also depends on server response and asset size.
When to use
Consider it when early content or crawlable HTML matters. Measure server cost and hydration work too.