Building Modern Web Apps with Next.js

Next.js has emerged as one of the most powerful frameworks for building modern web applications. Here's why it's become my go-to choice for projects of all sizes.

Why Next.js?

Performance Out of the Box

Next.js optimizes your application automatically with features like code splitting, image optimization, and smart prefetching. You get a performant app without spending hours on configuration.

Flexible Rendering

Choose the right rendering strategy for each page:

The App Router

The new App Router in Next.js 13+ brings:

Key Features I Love

File-Based Routing

The file system becomes your router. Create a file, get a route. It's intuitive and reduces boilerplate significantly.

API Routes

Build your backend alongside your frontend. API routes make it easy to create serverless functions without setting up a separate server.

Built-in Optimizations

Image component, font optimization, script loading—Next.js handles the tedious optimization work so you can focus on building features.

Real-World Benefits

In my projects, Next.js has consistently delivered:

Getting Started

If you haven't tried Next.js yet, there's never been a better time. The documentation is excellent, the community is supportive, and the framework is mature enough for production while still actively evolving.

Start small, maybe convert a single page or component, and experience the difference firsthand.