Getting Started with Next.js
Learn how to set up and build your first Next.js application with this comprehensive beginner's guide.

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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:
- Explore the official documentation
- Learn about data fetching patterns
- Implement authentication
- Deploy your app to Vercel
Happy coding!