Saurabh Datta

18 July 2022

Why Next.JS is the Technology of the Future?

Over the years, humans have evolved and so, has their needs too. With the growing and changing needs, the technology has to be evolved simultaneously to fulfill the requirements. And so, has it been.

Ever since the creation of the internet, the websites have evolved, from the basic HTML web pages to React and now, to provide even better features, which we will learn more about later in the post, Next.JS was created.

What is Next.JS?

Next.JS is a JavaScript Web Framework based on ReactJS which is used to build super fast, user-friendly websites.

With Automatic Static Optimization, hybrid applications containing both server-side rendered and statically generated web pages.

That means, we can create both dynamic and static web apps.

What Features does Next.JS Bring?

Next.JS allows a lot of latest features which enhances the user experience. Some of the most siginificant ones are:

• File Based Routing: Next.JS follows a file based routing system which makes it easier to work with routes and removes the need to use a third party solution. For example, the index.js file in the pages folder is rendered when the user visits the home page. File contact.js in the pages folder is rendered when the use visits /contact route. Similarly, folders inside the pages can be used for sub-routes.
• Server-Side Rendering: The React Components can be pre-rendered on the server side and display HTML to the user allowing faster rendering.
• SEO Optimization: Next.JS web apps are SEO friendly and rank amongst the highest websites in SEO.
• TypeScript Support: Next.JS itself is written in TypeScript and provides excellent support for TypeScript.
• Easy Deployment: Vercel provides deployment for Next.JS websites in just a few clicks. It also updates the site in just microseconds.
• Pre-Fetching: Link supports prefetch prop which automatically pre-fetches page resources in the background.

What are some resources to learn Next.JS?

Before you step into creating beautiful websites on Next.JS, here are some of the pre-requisites required before starting to learn Next.JS:

• HTML, CSS
• JavaScript
• ReactJS

Though, you can learn it from anywhere, I would suggest the following free resources to get you started.

• Next.JS Documentation
• Codevolution Playlist
• Tutorials Point

Conclusion: Next.JS is a React based Web Framework which provides advanced features to create beautiful and high-performing web apps which are quite fast. It has a lot of advantages and is definitely a must-have skill in today's world for developers.