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Getting Started with Next.js

•By SameerX•2 min read
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Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes it easy to build production-ready web applications.

Why Next.js?

Next.js provides:

  1. Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Better SEO and performance
  2. Static Site Generation (SSG): Fast, pre-rendered pages
  3. API Routes: Build your backend in the same project
  4. File-based Routing: Intuitive page structure
  5. Built-in Optimizations: Image optimization, code splitting, and more

Installation

Getting started is simple:

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

Key Features

App Router

The App Router (introduced in Next.js 13) provides a new way to structure your application with:

  • Layouts: Shared UI across routes
  • Server Components: Components that run on the server
  • Streaming: Progressive page rendering

Data Fetching

Next.js makes data fetching easy with:

  • fetch() with automatic caching
  • Server Components for direct database access
  • Client Components for interactive features

Conclusion

Next.js is an excellent choice for building modern web applications. Its developer experience and performance optimizations make it a top choice for many developers.

Happy coding! 🚀