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 devWhy 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:
- E-commerce sites
- Marketing websites
- Blogs and content sites
- Web applications
The framework handles the complex parts of React development, letting you focus on building great user experiences.