What are the benefits of Server Components?
Server Components bring a lot of advantages, especially for building faster, more efficient apps:
1. Smaller Client Bundles
Since Server Components aren't shipped to the browser, your JavaScript bundles become smaller — meaning faster downloads, parsing, and startup time.
2. Access to Server-Side Resources
They can directly access databases, APIs, file systems, and environment variables without exposing them to the browser or needing extra API layers.
3. Improved Performance
Heavy computations and data-fetching logic happen on powerful servers instead of underpowered mobile devices, resulting in a snappier user experience.
4. Better Caching Strategies
Server Components make it easier to cache rendered output at different layers — server, CDN, or even per component — leading to faster responses.
5. Simplified Code
You don’t need to write as many client-server APIs or duplication between server and client — you can fetch and render data directly within your component.