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Hardcover migrated from Next.js to Ruby on Rails with Inertia.js to improve server-side rendering, reduce costs, and speed up development, resulting in faster page loads and better SEO.

Why it matters: The move addressed Next.js issues like unclear caching, rising serverless costs, and slow dev speeds, benefiting user experience and budget.

The big picture: Server-rendered apps with Rails and Inertia.js offer simpler caching, direct DB queries, and streamlined React integration without complex client routing.

Stunning stat: After migration, Google PageSpeed improved significantly and visit duration nearly doubled from 3 to almost 6 minutes.

Commenters say: Many appreciate Rails’ conventions and server-side rendering’s SEO benefits but debate complexity, ecosystem stability, and the real measurable impact of tech choices.