What is Streaming (Web)?
Sending parts of a web page to the browser as they become ready rather than waiting for the entire page.
Why It Matters
Streaming lets users see content sooner because the browser can start rendering before the full page is ready.
Real-World Example
The page header and navigation appear instantly while the main content loads a moment later.
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Related Terms
Server Components
React components that run on the server and send only the rendered HTML to the browser, not JavaScript.
SSR (Server-Side Rendering)
Generating web pages on the server for each request, then sending complete HTML to the browser
Suspense
A React feature that lets components show a loading state while waiting for data or code to load.
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
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Related Terms
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling
SSR (Server-Side Rendering)
Generating web pages on the server for each request, then sending complete HTML to the browser
Server Components
React components that run on the server and send only the rendered HTML to the browser, not JavaScript.
Suspense
A React feature that lets components show a loading state while waiting for data or code to load.
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage