Next.js

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.

Official Resources

• Next.js Documentation - Comprehensive official docs
• Learn Next.js - Interactive tutorial from Vercel
• Next.js Examples - 300+ example projects

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