Building with Next.js
Next.js is a React framework maintained by Vercel. Its App Router supports server components, static and dynamic rendering, and server-side endpoints, so one project can hold both a marketing site and an app.
What Next.js Is Good At
- Pages can render on the server or at build time, so crawlers receive full HTML.
- File-based routing with nested layouts.
- Route handlers and server actions keep backend logic in the same project.
- Deploys to Vercel, a Node.js server, or a container.
Common Use Cases for Next.js
- SaaS apps with the marketing site in the same codebase
- Content and directory sites that need server-rendered pages
- Storefronts and digital product shops
Launches Built with Next.js
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Frequently Asked Questions About Next.js
Why use Next.js instead of a separate React app and API server?
It keeps frontend and backend logic in one repository and one deployment, which means less setup for a solo developer. You can still call external APIs or a separate backend when you need one.
Is Next.js good for SEO?
It can be. Server-rendered and statically generated pages send complete HTML, which search engines can read without running your JavaScript. Content quality and site structure still matter more than the framework.