While Server Components are powerful, they come with certain limitations you should be aware of:

1. No Interactivity

Server Components cannot handle user events like clicks, form submissions, or dynamic animations. These require Client Components.

2. Complexity in Mixing Components

You need to carefully separate logic between Server and Client components. Accidentally using client-only features (like useState or useEffect) in a Server Component will cause errors.

3. New Mental Model

Developers need to adjust their thinking — especially around when code runs (server vs client) and how data flows.

4. Limited Ecosystem Support

As of 2025, only frameworks like Next.js and some experimental tools fully support Server Components. Not all libraries (like some UI kits) are ready for server rendering without extra work.

5. Debugging Challenges

Debugging Server Components can be harder because they are rendered away from the browser environment, making it less straightforward compared to traditional client-side debugging.

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