Getting Started with Next.js

Introduction to Next.js

Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes it easy to build full-stack web applications. It provides features like server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes out of the box.

Key Features

• Server-side rendering (SSR)
• Static site generation (SSG)
• API routes
• File-based routing
• Built-in CSS and Sass support
• TypeScript support

Getting Started

To create a new Next.js project, run:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

This will create a new Next.js project with all the necessary dependencies and configuration files.

Project Structure

A typical Next.js project has the following structure:

• pages/ - Contains your pages and API routes
• public/ - Static assets like images
• styles/ - CSS files
• components/ - Reusable React components

Conclusion

Next.js is an excellent choice for building modern web applications. Its features make development faster and more efficient, while providing excellent performance for your users.