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Next.js basics: React vs Next.js, SSR, SSG, ISR, API routes, client and server components

Next.js builds on React by adding routing, rendering strategies, data-loading patterns, and production-focused conventions.

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Next.js basics: React vs Next.js, SSR, SSG, ISR, API routes, client and server components

Next.js builds on React by adding routing, rendering strategies, data-loading patterns, and production-focused conventions.

  • Next.js is a React framework
  • Supports SSR, SSG, and ISR out of the box
  • Adds features like file-based routing and API routes

Next.js basics: React vs Next.js, SSR, SSG, ISR, API routes, client and server components