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THE TWO REACTS

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

This article discusses the dilemma of whether React components should run on users' computers or on servers. Components requiring instant interactivity, like a counter, should run on the client (user's computer) to provide a smooth user experience. On the other hand, components that rely on server-side data should run on the server. The article poses questions about how to split components across different environments while preserving React's advantages so you can make the best decisions for your application.