Real-World Next.js: Build scalable, high-performance, and modern web applications using Next.js, the React framework for production

Learn how to use Next.js for building web apps without compromising performance, user experience, and developer happinessKey FeaturesDevelop scalable web applications using Next.jsUse Next.js as a frontend for existing backends and e-commerce websites and understand how to implement it with any headless CMSDeploy Next.js on different platforms, such as Vercel, DigitalOcean, and AWS, or on your own serverBook DescriptionNext.js is a scalable and high-performance React.js framework for modern web development and provides a large set of features, such as hybrid rendering, route prefetching, automatic image optimization, and internationalization, out of the box. If you are looking to create a blog, an e-commerce website, or a simple website, this book will show you how you can use the multipurpose Next.js framework to create an impressive user experience.Starting with the basics of Next.js, the book demonstrates how the framework can help you reach your development goals. You'll realize how versatile Next.js is as you build real-world applications with step-by-step explanations. This Next.js book will guide you in choosing the right rendering methodology for your website, securing it, and deploying it to different providers, all while focusing on performance and developer happiness.By the end of the book, you'll be able to design, build, and deploy modern architectures using Next.js with any headless CMS or data source.What you will learnGet up to speed with Next.js essentials and learn how to build apps quicklyUnderstand how to create scalable Next.js architecturesChoose between different rendering strategies, such as client-side rendering (CSR), static site generation (SSG), server-side rendering (SSR), and incremental static regeneration (ISR)Write unit tests and integration tests in your Next.js applicationDiscover the powerful routing system and Next.js' built-in componentsDesign and build modern architectures with Next.js using GraphCMS or any headless CMSWho this book is forThis book is for web developers who want to improve their React skills by building scalable and maintainable full-stack applications using the modern Next.js web framework. Intermediate-level knowledge of ES6+, React, Node.js, and REST is assumed.Table of ContentsA Brief Introduction to Next.jsExploring Different Rendering StrategiesNext.js Basics and Built-In ComponentsOrganizing the Code Base and Fetching Data in Next.jsManaging Local and Global States in Next.js CSS and Built-In Styling MethodsUsing UI FrameworksUsing a Custom ServerTesting Next.jsWorking with SEO and Managing PerformanceDifferent Deployment PlatformsManaging Authentication and User SessionBuilding an E-Commerce Website with Next.js and GraphCMSExample Projects and Next Steps for Learning More Read more