When is client-side routing enough?
When SEO is not critical, such as for dashboards, internal tools, and apps behind login. In those cases, client-side React Router is simpler and gives you full control without the overhead of a server framework.
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Use React Router for client-side single-page apps where SEO is not critical, like dashboards and internal tools. Use Next.js when you need server-side rendering, SEO, static generation, or a full framework for a public-facing site.
React Router is a client-side library where routes are defined in code. Next.js is a framework with file-based routing that can render on the server. React Router renders in the browser; Next.js can render on the server.
Yes. Next.js can server-render content, so search engines see real HTML. Client-side React Router apps render an empty shell until JavaScript runs, which is worse for SEO, especially for content-heavy pages.
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