For server-side rendering in SFCC, which templates are utilized?

In Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), server-side rendering relies on ISML (Interchangeable Server-side Markup Language) templates. ISML templates provide a markup language that allows developers to define the structure and layout of web pages, and they are specifically designed for creating dynamic content in a server-side context.

ISML templates enable the integration of server-side logic with HTML, allowing for data binding, conditional rendering, and the reuse of common components across different pages. This functionality is critical in efficiently rendering web pages on the server before the content is sent to the client, ultimately improving the speed and performance of web applications.

While HTML templates refer to static HTML structures that can be rendered on the client side, they do not possess the dynamic capabilities needed for server-side processing. CSS templates, on the other hand, are concerned with styling and layout rather than the rendering of server-generated content. XML templates are unrelated to the rendering process in SFCC, as they primarily focus on data interchange rather than page presentation. Therefore, ISML is the correct and relevant choice for server-side rendering in SFCC.