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What does "rendering" mean in programming?
rendering is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The process of generating HTML or updating the DOM from a component. Client-side rendering runs in the browser. Server-side rendering generates HTML on the server. Both approaches have trade-offs in performance and SEO.
Example
"Server-side rendering improves initial load time by sending HTML directly to the browser."
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