Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes it easy to build full-stack web applications. In this guide, we'll explore the core concepts and get you up and running.

Why Next.js?

Next.js provides several key benefits:

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Improve SEO and initial load times
• Static Site Generation (SSG): Pre-render pages at build time
• API Routes: Build backend functionality alongside your frontend
• File-based Routing: Intuitive routing system
• Optimized Performance: Automatic code splitting and image optimization

Installation

To create a new Next.js project, run:

```bash npx create-next-app@latest my-app ```

This will set up a new Next.js project with all the necessary dependencies.

Basic Concepts

Pages

In Next.js, pages are created by adding files to the pages directory. Each file becomes a route automatically.

Components

Components are reusable pieces of UI. You can create them anywhere in your project and import them where needed.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, you can start building amazing applications with Next.js!