Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes building web applications a breeze. In this guide, we'll explore the key features that make Next.js stand out.

Key Features

1. File-System Based Routing

Next.js uses the file system for routing. Simply create a file in the pages directory, and it becomes a route:

// pages/about.js
export default function About() {
  return <h1>About Page</h1>
}

2. Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

Next.js supports multiple rendering strategies:

// SSR Example
export async function getServerSideProps() {
  const res = await fetch('https://api.example.com/data')
  const data = await res.json()
  
  return {
    props: { data }
  }
}

3. Static Site Generation (SSG)

// SSG Example
export async function getStaticProps() {
  const posts = await getPosts()
  
  return {
    props: {
      posts
    }
  }
}

Getting Started

1. Create a new Next.js app:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

1. Start the development server:

cd my-app
npm run dev

Best Practices

• Use the App Router for new projects
• Implement proper error boundaries
• Optimize images with next/image
• Use proper TypeScript types

Conclusion

Next.js provides an excellent developer experience while ensuring great performance for your users. Start building with Next.js today!