Server-Side Processing #
When server-side processing is enabled, each time a table is redrawn (for instance, during page navigation, search, or reorder), a request is made to the server. For medium to large tables, server-side processing improves performance.
Client-Side Processing #
Client-side processing loads the full data set upfront, optimizing performance for smaller tables. No extra requests are required for reordering, search, or page navigation.