next 14.1.0

Next.js is a powerful JavaScript library used for building server-side rendered and static web applications using React. It is an open-source React front-end development web framework that enables functionality such as server-side rendering and generating static websites for React based web applications. Crafted by Vercel, Next.js has risen to prominence in the JavaScript community due to its ease-of-use, performance optimization features, and comprehensive developer experience.

To get started with Next.js, you will first need to install it. The preferred method of installation is through npm (Node Package Manager). Use the following command in your terminal to install Next.js, React and React DOM in your project:

npm install next react react-dom

In your package.json file, add the following scripts:

"scripts": {
  "dev": "next dev",
  "build": "next build",
  "start": "next start"
}

Next.js is now installed, and you can start developing your application. Run npm run dev command in your terminal to start the development server. You can create a new page in the project by adding a .js file to the 'pages' directory. The file will be automatically associated with a route based on its file name.

// pages/index.js

import React from 'react';

export default function Home() {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Welcome to Next.js!</h1>
    </div>
  );
}

After writing your code, you can build your application for production deployment using the npm run build command.

Detailed and comprehensive Next.js documentation is available at https://nextjs.org/docs. This is a valuable resource whether you are just starting out with Next.js or if you're a seasoned developer looking to delve deeper into its more advanced features. The documentation includes guides on core concepts, advanced features, API references, and more. You also have access to a community of Next.js users at your disposal through GitHub Discussions to ask questions and share ideas.