Next.js: Detailed Overview & Metrics

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Next.js is a popular React framework that enables server-side rendering and static site generation for React applications. It provides a powerful and flexible environment for building modern web applications with features like automatic code splitting, hot module replacement, and serverless deployment. Next.js simplifies the development process by offering built-in routing, CSS support, and API routes.

Compared to traditional React applications, Next.js offers improved performance, SEO optimization, and a better developer experience. It is actively maintained with frequent updates and a strong community support. Alternatives like Gatsby.js and Nuxt.js also provide similar capabilities for building static and server-side rendered React applications.

Alternatives:

nuxt+
gatsby+
sapper+
blitz+
redwoodjs+
remix+
vite+
create-react-app+
parcel+
snowpack+

Tags: reactframeworkserver-side-renderingstatic-site-generationrouting