Next.js Development
15 steps · Beginner to Advanced
Build production-ready React applications with Next.js. Learn SSR, SSG, API routes, middleware, authentication, database integration, and deployment.
play_arrow Start LearningIntroduction to Next.js
Learn what Next.js is, create your first app, and understand the project file structure.
Pages and Routing
Understand file-based routing, dynamic routes, route groups, and navigation in Next.js.
Layouts and Shared Components
Create reusable layouts with layout.tsx, loading states, error boundaries, and shared UI components.
Data Fetching
Fetch data with getServerSideProps, getStaticProps, and the App Router's server component patterns.
API Routes
Build backend API endpoints with Next.js API routes using the App Router's route handlers.
Static Site Generation (SSG)
Generate static HTML pages at build time for fast loading and excellent SEO with Next.js SSG.
Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
Render pages on the server for every request to serve dynamic, personalized content with Next.js SSR.
Client-Side Rendering and Hydration
Understand when to use Client Components, hydration, and the interplay between server and client rendering.
Styling in Next.js
Style Next.js applications with CSS Modules, Tailwind CSS, styled-components, and global styles.
Image Optimization
Optimize images automatically with next/image for faster loading and better Core Web Vitals.
Middleware
Run code before requests with Next.js middleware for authentication, redirects, and request modification.
Authentication Patterns
Implement authentication in Next.js using sessions, JWTs, middleware, and NextAuth.js.
Database Integration
Connect Next.js to databases using Prisma ORM for type-safe data access in Server Components and API routes.
Deployment
Deploy Next.js applications to Vercel, Docker containers, and other hosting platforms.
Building a Full-Stack Next.js App
Build a complete full-stack application combining all Next.js features with best practices.