Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js is a React framework that enables server-side rendering and generating static websites for React based web applications. It's a great tool for building modern web applications.

Why Next.js?

Server-side Rendering: Better SEO and performance
File-based Routing: Easy page creation with the pages directory
API Routes: Build API endpoints within your Next.js application
Built-in CSS Support: Style your application with CSS modules or styled-jsx

Creating a New Next.js Project

To create a new Next.js project, run the following command in your terminal:

npx create-next-app@latest

Your First Page

In Next.js, pages are associated with a route based on their file name. For example, pages/about.js is mapped to /about.

function About() {
  return <div>About Page</div>
}

export default About

Conclusion

Next.js provides a great developer experience with many built-in features. Give it a try for your next project!