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Getting Started with Next.js: A Comprehensive Guide

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Getting Started with Next.js: A Comprehensive Guide

Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js is a React framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and more. It's a powerful tool for building modern web applications.

Setting Up a Next.js Project

Getting started with Next.js is easy:

npx create-next-app@latest my-next-app
cd my-next-app
npm run dev

Key Features

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
  • Static Site Generation (SSG)
  • API Routes
  • File-Based Routing
  • Built-in CSS and Sass Support

Building Your First Component

Here's a simple Next.js component:

// pages/index.js
import Head from 'next/head'

export default function Home() {
  return (
    <div>
      <Head>
        <title>My Next.js App</title>
      </Head>
      <main>
        <h1>Welcome to Next.js!</h1>
      </main>
    </div>
  )
}

Deployment

Next.js applications can be easily deployed on Vercel, Netlify, or any other hosting platform that supports Node.js.

Stay tuned for more in-depth tutorials on Next.js features!