Getting Started with Next.js
Welcome to this comprehensive guide on getting started with Next.js!
What is Next.js?
Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications. You use React Components to build user interfaces, and Next.js for additional features and optimizations.
Key Features
- Server-Side Rendering: Improve SEO and initial page load performance
- Static Site Generation: Generate static pages at build time
- API Routes: Build API endpoints as part of your Next.js app
- File-based Routing: Automatic routing based on file structure
Getting Started
To create a new Next.js app, run:
npx create-next-app@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm run dev
Your app will be running at http://localhost:3000.
Next Steps
Now that you have your app running, you can:
- Explore the file structure
- Create your first page
- Add styling with Tailwind CSS
- Deploy your app to Vercel
Happy coding!