Getting Started with Next.js

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Next.js is a powerful React framework that enables you to build fast, scalable web applications with ease. In this guide, we'll walk through the basics of setting up a Next.js project.

Why Next.js?

Next.js provides several features out of the box:

• Server-side rendering (SSR) for improved SEO and performance
• Static site generation (SSG) for blazing-fast pages
• API routes for building backend functionality
• File-based routing for intuitive navigation
• Built-in CSS and Sass support

Setting Up Your First Project

To create a new Next.js project, run the following command:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

This will set up a new project with all the necessary dependencies.

Project Structure

A typical Next.js project looks like this:

my-app/
├── app/
│   ├── layout.tsx
│   └── page.tsx
├── public/
├── package.json
└── next.config.ts

The directory is where all your routes and components live. Each folder represents a route segment.

Creating Your First Page

In Next.js 13+, you create pages by adding a file inside a folder:

export default function HomePage() {
  return (
    <main>
      <h1>Welcome to my Next.js app!</h1>
    </main>
  );
}

Next Steps

Now that you have a basic understanding of Next.js, you can:

1. Explore the official documentation
2. Learn about data fetching patterns
3. Implement authentication
4. Deploy your app to Vercel

Happy coding!