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What is Next.js?
Next.js is a React framework that provides server-side rendering, static site generation, file-based
routing, API routes, and optimized performance out of the box.
Key Features
App Router: Modern routing with React Server Components
Server & Client Components: Optimized rendering strategies
File-based Routing: Pages automatically created from file structure
API Routes: Build backend endpoints within your app
Image Optimization: Automatic image optimization with next/image
TypeScript Support: First-class TypeScript integration
Rendering Methods
Static Site Generation (SSG): Pre-render at build time
Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Render on each request
Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR): Update static pages after build
Client-Side Rendering (CSR): Traditional React rendering
Learning Path
Week 1: Master React fundamentals first
Week 2: Next.js basics - routing, pages, layouts
Week 3: Data fetching patterns and API routes
Week 4: Advanced features - middleware, authentication, deployment
Popular Stacks
T3 Stack: Next.js + TypeScript + tRPC + Prisma + Tailwind
Next.js + Supabase: Full-stack with auth and database
Next.js + Sanity: Headless CMS integration
Deployment: Vercel (native), Netlify, or self-hosted
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