Next.js Overview

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📘 What is Next.js?

Next.js is a React framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and hybrid rendering. It streamlines production-ready web apps with built-in routing and API routes.

⚡ Key Features

File-system based routing
Server-side rendering (SSR) and static generation (SSG)
API routes for backend endpoints
Built-in image and asset optimization
Fast refresh and developer experience improvements
Integration with React and modern web standards

⚠️ Considerations

Framework conventions may require adaptation
Build complexity is higher than plain React apps
Server-side features require deployment support
May feel heavyweight for simple sites

⚡ Next.js Architecture Layers

Layer	Description	Examples
File-Based Routing	Pages are mapped directly to files in the /pages directory.	/pages/index.js → /
API Routes	Serverless functions inside /pages/api handle backend logic.	/pages/api/user.js
Rendering Modes	Supports SSR, SSG, and CSR for flexible rendering.	getServerSideProps, getStaticProps
React Components	UI built with reusable React components.	<Header />, <Footer />
Data Fetching	Built-in methods for fetching data at build or request time.	getServerSideProps, getStaticProps
Middleware	Runs before requests are completed, useful for auth and redirects.	middleware.js
Deployment	Optimized for Vercel but works on any Node.js server.	Vercel, AWS, Docker

💻 Example

export default function Home() {
  return <h1>Welcome to Next.js</h1>;
}

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