Presenting by: SruthiP Next.js Fundamentals
Agenda What is Next.js? Key Features of Next.js Benefits of Using Next.js Detailed Explanation of SSR and SSG Next.js Routing System Basic Example Conclusion
What is Next.js? A React framework developed by Vercel (formerly Zeit). Designed for building fast and user-friendly web applications. Enables server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG). Provides a great developer experience with features like hot-reloading and automatic code splitting.
Key Features of Next.js •File-based routing: Simple routing based on the file system structure. •Server-side rendering (SSR): Renders pages on the server for better performance and SEO. •Static site generation (SSG): Pre-renders pages at build time, leading to fast load times. •API routes: Create backend API endpoints directly within the application. •Automatic code splitting: Optimizes performance by loading only necessary JavaScript.
Benefits of Using Next.js Improved Performance: SSR and SSG result in faster initial page loads. SEO Optimization: Server-rendered content is easily indexed by search engines. Developer Experience: Simplified development with built-in features and intuitive workflows. Flexibility: Various data-fetching strategies and integration capabilities.
Server-Side Rendering (SSR) •Generates HTML on the server at request time. •Benefits include improved performance and SEO. •Use cases: Real-time data applications, dynamic content.
Static Site Generation (SSG) •Pre-renders HTML at build time. •Offers ultra-fast performance and improved security. •Use cases: Blog posts, e-commerce product pages, marketing sites.
Next.js Routing System •File-based routing simplifies route management. •Example: /pages/index.js maps to the root URL /. •Supports dynamic routing with brackets (e.g., /pages/blog/[id].js).
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Conclusion •Next.js is a powerful framework that enhances React applications. •Key features include SSR, SSG, file-based routing, and API routes. •Benefits include improved performance, SEO, and a simplified development process.
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Mastering the Fundamentals of Next.js: A Developer’s Guide

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    Agenda What is Next.js? KeyFeatures of Next.js Benefits of Using Next.js Detailed Explanation of SSR and SSG Next.js Routing System Basic Example Conclusion
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    What is Next.js? AReact framework developed by Vercel (formerly Zeit). Designed for building fast and user-friendly web applications. Enables server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG). Provides a great developer experience with features like hot-reloading and automatic code splitting.
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    Key Features ofNext.js •File-based routing: Simple routing based on the file system structure. •Server-side rendering (SSR): Renders pages on the server for better performance and SEO. •Static site generation (SSG): Pre-renders pages at build time, leading to fast load times. •API routes: Create backend API endpoints directly within the application. •Automatic code splitting: Optimizes performance by loading only necessary JavaScript.
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    Benefits of Using Next.js Improved Performance:SSR and SSG result in faster initial page loads. SEO Optimization: Server-rendered content is easily indexed by search engines. Developer Experience: Simplified development with built-in features and intuitive workflows. Flexibility: Various data-fetching strategies and integration capabilities.
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    Server-Side Rendering (SSR) •GeneratesHTML on the server at request time. •Benefits include improved performance and SEO. •Use cases: Real-time data applications, dynamic content.
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    Static Site Generation(SSG) •Pre-renders HTML at build time. •Offers ultra-fast performance and improved security. •Use cases: Blog posts, e-commerce product pages, marketing sites.
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    Next.js Routing System •File-basedrouting simplifies route management. •Example: /pages/index.js maps to the root URL /. •Supports dynamic routing with brackets (e.g., /pages/blog/[id].js).
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    Conclusion •Next.js is apowerful framework that enhances React applications. •Key features include SSR, SSG, file-based routing, and API routes. •Benefits include improved performance, SEO, and a simplified development process.
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