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Gatsby Plugin Loadable Components Ssr

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Updated: 16 Sep 2022
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Gatsby plugin for using @loadable/component with Gatsby's SSR

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Overview

In the world of web development, performance and user experience are paramount, and server-side rendering (SSR) plays a critical role in achieving that. The gatsby-plugin-loadable-components-ssr allows developers to bring server-side rendering to their Gatsby applications seamlessly. By utilizing this plugin, developers can take advantage of code-splitting, ensuring that the necessary components are loaded efficiently, thereby improving load times and overall application performance.

Gatsby, known for its robust static site generation capabilities, can be set up to support SSR easily through this plugin. However, it’s essential to be aware of the limitations and considerations, especially regarding future React and Gatsby versions as the landscape of web development evolves.

Features

  • Easy Installation: Simply install with npm install --save gatsby-plugin-loadable-components-ssr @loadable/component and add it to your gatsby-config.js, making it accessible within your Gatsby project.

  • Server-Side Rendering: This plugin simplifies the implementation of SSR by managing the necessary configurations internally, allowing for improved initial load performance.

  • Preload Tags Management: Automatically generates preload tags for created chunks but allows disabling of this feature with the preloadTags option to minimize over-fetching.

  • Granular Control with Webpack: It provides a flexible option to utilize /* webpackPreload: true */ for key above-the-fold components, ensuring optimal loading strategies for critical elements.

  • Compatibility Considerations: Currently supports Gatsby v2 and v3 but is not positioned for future compatibility with React 18 and Gatsby v5, urging developers to transition towards React.lazy for code-splitting and SSR.

  • Integration with Custom Hydrate Function: If your project implements a replaceHydrateFunction in gatsby-browser.js, the plugin allows it to be wrapped with loadableReady(() => ...) to maintain functionality.

  • Fully Dynamic Imports: While the plugin supports dynamic imports, it comes with caveats regarding chunk mapping, emphasizing a need for careful management as application complexity grows.

  • Deprecation Path: As React 18 introduces native lazy loading, this plugin may become obsolete, guiding developers towards a more streamlined future with React.lazy.