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What is a hydration boundary and why is it important?

Senior React
Quick Answer A hydration boundary separates server-rendered content that can be progressively hydrated from the rest of the page. In React 18, Suspense boundaries serve as hydration boundaries รขโ‚ฌโ€ React can hydrate sections independently and prioritize based on user interaction. Without clear boundaries, the entire page must hydrate as one block.

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Hydration boundaries create isolated hydration zones, enabling selective hydration and reducing blocking time.
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