Static Rendered Pages (Static Site Generators):
Pros:
- Performance: Static pages are pre-rendered and served directly, which can lead to faster load times.
- Security: Since there's no server processing involved (like querying databases), the risk of server-side vulnerabilities is reduced.
- Scalability: Static assets can easily be distributed across Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to handle large traffic volumes.
- Low Cost: Hosting static assets tends to be cheaper and easier.
- Development Simplicity: Fewer moving parts compared to full server-side setups.
Cons:
- Limited Dynamic Features: Real-time data or user-specific content might require additional client-side JavaScript or third-party services.
- Rebuild Times: Changes require the site to be rebuilt, which can be time-consuming for very large sites.
- Less Interactivity: Out of the box, they're less suited for applications needing heavy interactivity and real-time features.
Server Rendered Pages:
Pros:
- Dynamic Content: Server-side rendering (SSR) can deliver real-time, user-specific content.
- SEO: Initial content is rendered server-side, which can benefit search engine optimization.
- No Additional Downloads: Unlike SPAs, no extra JavaScript frameworks/libraries are required to be loaded initially.