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Getting Started with Next.js for Beginners

2025-01-10

Next.js is a powerful React framework that allows developers to build fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly web applications. As a student learning Front-End Development, Next.js helps me understand how real-world production websites are structured.

🚀 Why I Choose Next.js:

• File-based routing makes navigation simple and organized.
• Built-in optimization for images and fonts improves performance.
• Supports both Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Generation (SSG).
• Easy integration with Tailwind CSS and modern UI tools.

🛠️ Basic Setup:

1. Install Node.js.
2. Run: npx create-next-app@latest
3. Choose TypeScript and Tailwind CSS for better scalability.
4. Start the dev server with: npm run dev.

📚 What I Learned:

• How routing works using the app directory.
• Creating reusable components.
• Managing layout and UI consistency.
• Understanding client vs server components.

Learning Next.js has helped me build confidence in frontend development and prepare for real project environments.