Next.js
The React framework for production that makes building full-stack web applications simple and efficient with server-side rendering and static site generation.
Next.js has revolutionized the way we build React applications. Created by Vercel (formerly Zeit), Next.js provides a powerful framework that extends React with production-ready features like server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes. It's the go-to choice for building modern web applications that need excellent performance and SEO.
Core Features
Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
Render pages on the server for better SEO and initial load performance.
- • Improved SEO
- • Faster initial page loads
- • Better social media sharing
- • Progressive enhancement
Static Site Generation (SSG)
Pre-build pages at build time for optimal performance.
- • Lightning-fast loading
- • Reduced server load
- • Better scalability
- • CDN-friendly
API Routes
Build API endpoints as part of your Next.js application.
- • Serverless functions
- • Full-stack in one codebase
- • Automatic routing
- • TypeScript support
File-Based Routing
Create routes by adding files to the pages directory.
- • Intuitive routing
- • Nested routes
- • Dynamic routes
- • Automatic code splitting
Rendering Strategies
Static Generation vs Server-Side Rendering
Next.js offers multiple rendering strategies to optimize your application's performance and user experience:
When to use Static Generation:
- • Marketing pages and blogs
- • E-commerce product pages
- • Documentation sites
- • Content that doesn't change often
When to use Server-Side Rendering:
- • Pages requiring real-time data
- • User-specific content
- • Pages with frequent updates
- • Applications needing authentication
Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
ISR allows you to update static content without rebuilding your entire site. You can specify how often a page should be regenerated, combining the benefits of static generation with the freshness of server-side rendering.
Developer Experience
Fast Refresh
Instant feedback during development
TypeScript Support
Built-in TypeScript configuration
CSS Modules
Scoped styling out of the box
Deployment & Performance
Next.js applications are optimized for production from the start:
- Automatic Code Splitting: Only load the JavaScript needed for each page
- Image Optimization: Automatic image optimization with the Image component
- Font Optimization: Automatic font loading and optimization
- Bundle Analyzer: Built-in bundle analysis tools
"Next.js makes building full-stack React applications as simple as building a frontend."
Next.js Ecosystem
Official Tools
- • Next.js CLI
- • Create Next App
- • Next.js Analytics
- • Next.js Commerce
Popular Integrations
- • Tailwind CSS
- • Prisma
- • tRPC
- • NextAuth.js
Getting Started with Next.js
Whether you're building a blog, an e-commerce site, or a complex web application, Next.js provides the tools and patterns you need to succeed. Its convention-over-configuration approach makes it easy to get started while providing the flexibility to scale.
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