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Prevent Hydration Mismatch Without Flickering

When rendering content that depends on client-side storage (localStorage, cookies), avoid both SSR breakage and post-hydration flickering by injecting a synchronous script that updates the DOM before React hydrates.

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Code Comparison

Incorrect (breaks SSR):tsx
Incorrect (visual flickering):tsx
Correct (no flicker, no hydration mismatch):tsx

Why This Matters

Impact: avoids visual flicker and hydration errors. This optimization is classified as MEDIUM priority for production applications.