Understanding React Server Components

Understanding React Server Components

React Server Components (RSC) represent a paradigm shift in how we build React applications. Let’s explore what makes them special.

Key Benefits

  1. Improved Performance

    • Reduced JavaScript bundle size
    • Faster initial page load
    • Better streaming capabilities
  2. Enhanced Developer Experience

    • Simplified data fetching
    • Natural code organization
    • Better separation of concerns

When to Use Server Components

Server Components are ideal when:

  • You need to access backend resources directly
  • The component doesn’t need interactivity
  • You want to reduce client-side JavaScript

Example Implementation

Here’s how you might structure a Server Component:

// This component will never run on the client
async function BlogList() {
  const posts = await getBlogPosts();
  
  return (
    
    {posts.map(post => (
  • {post.title}
  • ))}
); }