Introduction

Next.js is a powerful React framework that enables developers to build fast, user-friendly web applications with ease. Whether you're new to React or looking to enhance your skills with server-side rendering (SSR), Next.js provides the tools and conventions to help you succeed. In this blog post, we'll walk through the basics of Next.js and guide you in building your first SSR app.

What is Next.js?

Next.js is an open-source framework built on top of React. It offers features like:

• Server-side rendering (SSR)
• Static site generation (SSG)
• API routes
• File-based routing
• Built-in CSS and Sass support
• Image optimization

These features make it easier to build production-ready React applications with improved performance and SEO.

Understanding React Hooks

React Hooks are special functions introduced in React 16.8 that let you "hook into" React state and lifecycle features from function components. Before hooks, state and lifecycle methods were only available in class components, but hooks allow you to use these features in functional components, making your code more concise and easier to understand.

Commonly Used React Hooks

• useState: Lets you add state to your functional components.

Next.js is a powerful React framework that enables developers to build fast, user-friendly web applications with ease. Whether you're new to React or looking to enhance your skills with server-side rendering (SSR), Next.js provides the tools and conventions to help you succeed. In this blog post, we'll walk through the basics of Next.js and guide you in building your first SSR app.