Building Server-side Rendered React Apps for Beginners from Pluralsight

Learn how to use React to solve the first page download problem that single-page apps (SPAs) have. You'll see how to easily build high performance web apps that implement server-side rendering on every landing page using the Next.js framework.

Single-page apps have become the standard and best way to build interactive web sites. Unfortunately, there’s a problem with most SPAs, and it’s called the first page download problem, which leads to lots of waiting, and unhappy users. In this course, Building Server-side Rendered React Apps for Beginners, you’ll learn how to solve this first page download problem by having the web server generate all the HTML for you that would otherwise have to be generated by the client. First, you'll explore fundamentals of React. Next, you'll see what it takes to build a React app, that renders full HTML from the server on every landing page, then runs 100% clientside after that. Then, you’ll learn about the more complex case of including REST data in your server-side rendered html. Finally, you'll see how to deploy your app with Docker to Digitial Ocean, one of the top web hosts on the internet that can scale your app from tiny to huge. When you're finished with this course, you'll be ready to build highly-performant React web apps that download all the HTML necessary to display a web page immediately to the user; no more first page download problem.

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Course Overview

Why Is Server-side Rendering Important?

Fundamentals of Building with React and Server-side Rendering

REST Data in Server-side Rendering and getInitialProps

Extending Your Server-side Rendered App to the Real World

Deploying Your App to a Node Server and Production

Ensuring Your Server-side App Performs

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops skills in Next.js, a popular framework for server-side rendering in React, which is standard in industry

Taught by Peter Kellner, who are recognized for their work in React and server-side rendering

Examines server-side rendering, a technique that addresses a common problem with single-page apps

Provides a strong foundation for beginners in server-side rendering with React

Includes hands-on labs and interactive materials

Teaches skills and knowledge relevant to industry

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Front-End Developer

Front-End Developers are responsible for the user interface and experience of websites and applications, and they are in high demand due to the increasing popularity of web-based technologies. This course can help you build a strong foundation in React, a popular JavaScript framework for building complex user interfaces. You'll also learn about server-side rendering, a technique that can improve the performance and SEO of your web applications. With these skills, you'll be well-equipped to succeed as a Front-End Developer.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites and web applications. This course can help you build a strong foundation in React, a popular JavaScript framework for building complex web applications. You'll also learn about server-side rendering, a technique that can improve the performance and SEO of your web applications. With these skills, you'll be well-equipped to succeed as a Web Developer.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full-Stack Developers are responsible for both the front-end and back-end of websites and applications. This course can help you build a strong foundation in React, a popular JavaScript framework for building complex web applications. You'll also learn about server-side rendering, a technique that can improve the performance and SEO of your web applications. With these skills, you'll be well-equipped to succeed as a Full-Stack Developer.

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Software Engineer

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Computer Programmer

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UX Designer

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UI Designer

UI Designers are responsible for the visual design of websites and applications. This course can help you build a strong foundation in React, a popular JavaScript framework for building complex user interfaces. You'll also learn about server-side rendering, a technique that can improve the performance and SEO of your web applications. With these skills, you'll be well-equipped to succeed as a UI Designer.

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Technical Writer

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Product Manager

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Project Manager

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Data Analyst

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Business Analyst

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Customer Success Manager

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