Next.js

What is Next.js?

A production-ready React framework developed by Vercel that provides server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes out of the box. Features automatic code splitting, optimized performance, built-in CSS support, and file-based routing. Includes Image Optimization, Font Optimization, and API Routes for full-stack development. Powers high-traffic sites like Netflix, TikTok, and Hulu. Known for its excellent developer experience and zero-configuration approach.

When to use it

• Perfect for building production-ready web applications that require SEO optimization, fast page loads, and server-side rendering.
• Ideal for e-commerce sites, blogs, marketing websites, and applications that need both static and dynamic content.
• Best choice when you need API routes, authentication, database integration, and optimal performance.
• Excellent for JAMstack architecture and modern web applications.

When NOT to use it

• Simple static sites - Astro or plain HTML is more appropriate
• When you need maximum flexibility - Create React App or Vite offer less abstraction
• Projects that don't need SSR/SSG - adds complexity without benefit
• When team is new to React - start with plain React first

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