Next.js Framework

Next.js is a React framework that enables you to create full-stack web applications by extending the latest React features, and integrating powerful Rust-based JavaScript tooling for the fastest builds.

What is Next.js?

Next.js is used by some of the world's largest companies to build production-ready web applications. It provides:

• Full-stack capabilities: Build both frontend and backend in one framework
• Performance optimization: Automatic code splitting, image optimization, and more
• Developer experience: Fast refresh, built-in CSS support, and TypeScript support
• Deployment: Easy deployment to Vercel and other platforms

Key Features

• App Router: File-system based routing with support for layouts, nested routing, and more
• Server Components: Render components on the server for better performance
• API Routes: Build API endpoints as part of your Next.js application
• Static Generation: Pre-render pages at build time for optimal performance
• Server-side Rendering: Render pages on-demand for dynamic content
• Middleware: Run code before a request is completed
• Built-in CSS Support: Styled-jsx, CSS Modules, and Sass support out of the box

Common Use Cases

• Building modern web applications with React
• Creating e-commerce websites with optimal performance
• Developing blogs and content management systems
• Building full-stack applications with API routes
• Creating static websites that can be deployed to a CDN