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Mayursinh Jadeja
Mayursinh Jadeja

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Next.js: The Future of React Development

Why Choose Next.js?

Next.js extends the capabilities of React by providing several out-of-the-box features that solve common problems in web development:

Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Unlike traditional React apps that render content on the client side, Next.js supports server-side rendering. This means that the HTML is generated on the server and sent to the client, resulting in faster load times and better SEO.

Static Site Generation (SSG):For pages that don’t need frequent updates, Next.js can pre-render them at build time, creating static HTML that can be served quickly to users. This is perfect for blogs, marketing sites, and e-commerce product pages.

API Routes: Next.js allows you to create API routes within your application, eliminating the need for a separate backend. This makes it easy to add dynamic functionality like form handling or fetching external data.

Automatic Code Splitting: Next.js automatically splits your code, only loading the necessary JavaScript for the page being rendered. This leads to faster initial load times and improved performance.

Built-In Routing: Next.js simplifies navigation with a file-based routing system. Each file in the pages directory automatically becomes a route, removing the need for external routing libraries.

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