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How to Build Web Apps With Next.js: A Step-By-Step Next.js Tutorial

Next.js Tutorial on How to Build Web Apps

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Shabani Nassibu
Shanas is a software developer with a passion for building innovative and user-friendly products with over 3 years of experience and he is proficient in a variety of programming languages and technologies. He is a strong problem solver and team player.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build APIs with Next.js?

Yes, you can build APIs with Next.js, it supports the api folder that you can use to create APIs and it uses file-based routing in creating APIs.

Can I use a different framework apart from React with Next.js?

No, Next.js is a React framework, which means it uses React under the hood to make web applications but there are other JavaScript frameworks like Astro that allow you to use more than one component library under the hood.

Can I use Next.js as a full-stack framework?

Yes, Next.js is a React framework for production, you can use ORMs like Prisma to connect with databases and build full-stack projects with Next.js.

What is Next.js used for?

According to their website, Next.js is a flexible React framework that gives you building blocks to create fast web applications this means it provides you with out-of-the-box features like Data fetching, Routing, Performance, Rendering, Backend development, and other features that they keep introducing.

Can I use Next.js for Single Page Applications (SPA)?

No, Next.js is very good for websites where SEO matters the most, as it supports Static Site Generation that helps improve SEO for websites.

Is Next.js for beginners?

No, but a basic knowledge of React.js is needed to get started with Next.js development and the learning curve is gentle compared to other Frontend frameworks.

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