# The Future of React: Server Components Explained
React Server Components (RSC) represent a major shift in how we build React applications. By allowing components to render exclusively on the server, we can reduce the amount of JavaScript sent to the client, improving performance and user experience.
## What are Server Components?
Server Components allow developers to build applications that span the server and client. This combines the rich interactivity of client-side apps with the improved performance of traditional server rendering.
## Key Benefits
1. **Zero Bundle Size**: Server Components code doesn't get downloaded to the client.
2. **Access to Backend Resources**: You can access your database, file system, or microservices directly from your components.
3. **Automatic Code Splitting**: Server Components allow you to split your code automatically.
## Conclusion
RSC is a game changer for React development, offering a best-of-both-worlds solution for performance and interactivity.