> The reason client-side rendering is so popular (IME) is that it creates a clear separation between frontend and backend devs. You can use separate repositorie

> The reason client-side rendering is so popular (IME) is that it creates a clear separation between frontend and backend devs. You can use separate repositories, languages, deployment flows/cadences, code review, etc, with an API as your connection point. You say this as if it is necessarily good, but I disagree and would even say it's actually a hindrance for many teams. It often adds inefficiences, increases costs and makes planning and collaboration more difficult. > the fact that you get an API by default with CSR is also nice The vast majority of applications don't need an API.