Server-side rendering with Vue and Nuxt.js

Server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side rendering (CSR) are two techniques for generating web pages, with SSR pre-processing pages on the server to send fully rendered HTML to the browser, while CSR involves sending a basic HTML document and using JavaScript to load and render content on the client side. SSR is beneficial for SEO and faster initial page loads, but can be complex to implement. Nuxt.js, a framework built on Vue, combines SSR and CSR benefits through universal rendering, enhancing SEO and performance while allowing for dynamic and static content serving. The article guides on setting up a Nuxt.js project, explains routing, state management using Vuex, and deploying apps to Heroku, highlighting the advantages of Nuxt’s intelligent defaults, modular system, and automatic routing. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the Vue ecosystem for leveraging Nuxt.js effectively in building modern web applications.