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<h3><strong>Un-nexted: A Deep Dive into SSR Architecture</strong></h3><p><em>Un-nexted</em> is a raw implementation of the server-side rendering (SSR) pipeline that powers modern web frameworks. It demystifies the complexity of production codebases by revealing the fundamental architecture: how a server transforms React components into HTML strings, and how the browser "hydrates" that static HTML into an interactive application.</p><p>This project is particularly valuable for developers who use Next.js but wish to understand its core functionalities without the abstraction. <strong>Un-nexted</strong> provides a "build-your-own" approach to Next.js core features, focusing on the essential processes of routing, SSR vs. CSR, hydration, and bundling.</p><h3><strong>Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Routing:</strong> Converts file paths to URL routes without manual configuration.</li><li><strong>SSR vs. CSR:</strong> Explains how the server sends HTML that React can later "pick up".</li><li><strong>Hydration:</strong> Details the process and addresses common errors during hydration.</li><li><strong>Bundling:</strong> Differentiates code bundling for server (Node/Bun) and browser environments.</li></ul><h3><strong>Architecture Overview</strong></h3><p>The project implements the "Isomorphic" React flow in four stages: Build, Server (SSR), Transport, and Client (Hydration). It uses Bun.build for compiling client-side code and react-dom/server for rendering components to strings. Initial data is injected into the HTML window object to avoid refetching on the client side.</p><h3><strong>Limitations</strong></h3><p>While <em>Un-nexted</em> provides a comprehensive understanding of SSR, it lacks production features such as caching, API routes, image optimization, and advanced error boundaries.</p>

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<p>Gostman is a modern, privacy-first API client that combines native Go performance with a beautiful React interface. Test REST APIs, GraphQL queries, and WebSocket connections without the bloat of traditional tools. Launch in under a second, keep all data local, and migrate seamlessly from Postman. Perfect for developers who value speed, simplicity, and complete data ownership</p>