Description #
Next.js is a React-based framework for building full-stack web applications with server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes. Developed by Vercel, it offers a modern toolkit for fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly React applications.
History #
Next.js was first released by Vercel (formerly ZEIT) in 2016. It aimed to simplify server-side rendering with React and has since evolved into a robust full-stack solution. Next.js has become one of the most popular frameworks in the React ecosystem, widely adopted by companies like Twitch, Netflix, and Hulu.
Hello World Code #
javascriptCopyEdit// pages/index.js
export default function Home() {
return <h1>Hello, World!</h1>;
}
How to Run #
Option 1: Online
Option 2: Local
- Create a Next.js project:
npx create-next-app@latest hello-world
cd hello-world
npm run dev- Visit:
http://localhost:3000
Key Concepts #
- Built on top of React
- Server-side rendering (SSR)
- Static site generation (SSG)
- File-based routing system
- API routes (serverless functions)
- Image optimization built-in
- Seamless deployment with Vercel
- SEO-friendly architecture
- Incremental static regeneration (ISR)
- Full-stack capabilities with edge support
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- Created by the same team behind Vercel (the official host for Next.js apps).
- Next.js can render pages dynamically or pre-build them at compile time.
- Powers sites like TikTok’s web interface and Hulu’s streaming dashboard.
