Introduction to Next.js

Sarah Johnson·
Web DevelopmentReactFrameworkSSR

Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes building web applications a breeze. It provides features like:

Key Features

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Improve performance and SEO
  • Static Site Generation (SSG): Build blazing fast static sites
  • API Routes: Create backend endpoints without a separate server
  • File-based Routing: Intuitive routing based on your file structure

Getting Started

Starting with Next.js is simple:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm run dev

Why Choose Next.js?

Next.js combines the best of both worlds - the developer experience of React with the performance benefits of server-side rendering. It's perfect for:

  1. E-commerce sites
  2. Marketing websites
  3. Blogs and content sites
  4. Web applications

The framework handles the complex parts of React development, letting you focus on building great user experiences.