When Server Components were announced, reactions were split. A few releases on the tone has shifted: they have become the default way to keep data close to the server in React and ship less JavaScript to the browser.
Less client, faster screen
The idea is simple: render what is static or data-driven on the server, and send only interactivity to the client. The result is a smaller bundle and a screen that is usable sooner — especially on mobile.
Our take
The mental model takes getting used to, and not every project needs it. But for data-heavy web apps this is a real step up in performance. We pick it deliberately, not because we can.
