https://github.com/codedynasty-dev/cradova-cssr
https://github.com/codedynasty-dev/cradova-cssr
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/codedynasty-dev/cradova-cssr
- Owner: CodeDynasty-dev
- Created: 2024-11-19T02:53:36.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-20T14:56:50.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-01T05:24:47.124Z (3 months ago)
- Language: TypeScript
- Size: 117 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# **Cradova-CSSR**
Cradova-CSSR is a lightweight approach for **Client-Side Snapshot Rendering (CSSR)**. What does that mean? In simple terms, it helps your single-page application (SPA) take a "snapshot" of the current DOM (the structure of your webpage) and send it to the server.
Why? Because the server can save that snapshot and send it to future visitors. This means:
- **Faster loading for users** (because the server already has ready-made content).
- **Better SEO** (because search engines prefer static content they can easily crawl).
- **Less strain on your servers** (because rendering happens on the client).
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## **Why CSSR**
Modern SPAs are good for responsive users experience, but getting them indexed by search engines or working well with bots can be a nightmare. You want your app to load fast, work great, and still be SEO-friendly without needing expensive and complex server-side rendering (SSR).
That’s where **CSSR** shines:
1. **It captures the HTML after the app renders dynamically.**
2. **It sends this HTML to the server.**
3. **The server can now serve this pre-rendered HTML to users or bots.**
4. **The server can then invalidate that snapshot as it desires and a new snapshot will be created when not detected.**
No headaches. No server-side gymnastics. Just simple, effective, and dynamic snapshot rendering.
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## **How is it better**
### 1. **Fast Snapshots**
Cradova-CSSR takes a snapshot quickly after your app stabilizes, capturing what’s on the page without getting in the user’s way.
### 2. **Clean and Contamination-Free**
We know browser extensions or third-party scripts can mess with your DOM. Cradova-CSSR recreates the DOM before snapping it, ensuring only your app’s content gets captured.
### 3. **SEO-Friendly**
Search engines like Google want HTML they can easily crawl. Cradova-CSSR gives them exactly that—complete, static HTML of each page app.
### 4. **Simple Integration**
You don’t need a PhD in JavaScript to use this. Just drop it into your app, configure a few settings, and you’re good to go and cheap server requirements.
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## **How It Works**
1. **Your App Loads:** When the page finishes rendering, Cradova-CSSR takes a snapshot of the DOM.
2. **Cleans Up:** Before sending it, it removes anything that isn’t part of your app (like ads, extension scripts, etc.).
3. **Sends Snapshot to Server:** The cleaned HTML is uploaded to your server.
4. **Serve Snapshot to New Visitors:** For future requests, the server sends this pre-rendered snapshot instead of loading the app from scratch.
It’s like freezing a perfect moment and reusing it until it needs updating.
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## **Implementation**
### **Installation**
You can install Cradova-CSSR using npm or yarn.
```bash
npm install cradova-cssr
# or
yarn add cradova-cssr
```
### **Basic Setup**
Here’s how you can use Cradova with CSSR in Bun.js:
```javascript
```
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## **Why Snapshots Matter**
Let’s be real—speed and SEO are everything today. No one wants to wait for slow-loading pages, and search engines won’t bother crawling messy or incomplete SPAs. CSSR solves both problems:
- **Users get pre-rendered content** that loads almost instantly.
- **Search engines get static HTML** that’s easy to crawl.
It’s a win-win.
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## **FAQ**
### **# Can this replace server-side rendering (SSR)?**
For many use cases, yes! If your app’s primary goal is fast loading and SEO, CSSR is a simpler, lightweight alternative.
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## **Contributing**
We’re always looking for feedback and contributions! If you have ideas, suggestions, or bug reports, open an issue or submit a pull request. Let’s make Cradova-CSSR even better together.
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## **License**
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You’re free to use, modify, and share it. See the LICENSE file for details.
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## **Why You'll Love Cradova-CSSR**
Cradova-CSSR is built for developers who want:
- **Faster apps without sacrificing interactivity.**
- **Better SEO without overcomplicated setups.**
- **A simple, no-hassle way to keep SPAs performing at their best.**
Try it out today, and let us know what you think!