Day 52 of #100DayOfCode — Script, Link & Image components in Next.js

If you're building modern web applications with Next.js , you've probably come across three powerful built-in components: Link , Script , and Image . These components are designed to improve performance, optimize user experience, and simplify common tasks like navigation, third-party script loading, and image optimization. Unlike traditional HTML elements, these components are deeply integrated with Next.js features such as routing, lazy loading, and performance optimization, making them essential tools for any developer working in the Next.js ecosystem. The goal for day 52 was to understand the Link, Script, and Image components in Next.js and their use. 🔗 The Link Component in Next.js The Link component in Next.js is used for client-side navigation between pages. Instead of using traditional <a> tags, Next.js encourages developers to use <Link> because it enables faster page transitions , prefetching , and avoids full page reloads. Why use <Link> instead of <a> ? Client-side routing