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Next.js

Full-stack React framework with server and client rendering.

Next.js Topics

Routing & Layouts

App Router, Pages Router and layout patterns.

Server Components & Data Fetching

Server components, SSR, SSG, and data fetching strategies.

API Routes & Deployment

Serverless/API routes and deploying Next.js apps.

High-level Overview

Next.js builds on React to offer routing, data-fetching strategies, and server/client rendering models that simplify building full-stack applications. It enables fast user experiences through SSR/SSG and provides APIs for server logic.

Learning Path

  1. Routing and layouts (App Router concepts if applicable).
  2. Data fetching patterns: Server Components, SSR, SSG, ISR.
  3. API routes and backend integration.
  4. Deployment: Vercel, edge functions, caching strategies.

Recommended Resources

  • Next.js official documentation and examples
  • Hands-on projects combining API routes and authentication