Getting Started with Next.js

Getting Started with Next.js
Next.js is a powerful React framework that makes building web applications a breeze. Let's explore how to get started!
Why Next.js?
Next.js offers several benefits:
Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
Static Site Generation (SSG)
API Routes
File-based Routing
Built-in CSS Support
Creating Your First App
To create a new Next.js app, run:
npx create-next-app@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm run dev
Project Structure
A typical Next.js project looks like this:
my-app/
├── app/
│ ├── layout.tsx
│ └── page.tsx
├── public/
│ └── images/
├── components/
└── package.json
Adding a New Page
Creating a new page is as simple as adding a new file:
// app/about/page.tsx
export default function AboutPage() {
return (
<div>
# About Us
Welcome to our site!
</div>
);
}
Conclusion
Next.js makes React development more enjoyable and productive. Start building your next project with Next.js!
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