NextJS for Web Apps: A Technical Perspective

Why NextJS? NextJS has gained significant popularity for its hybrid approach to web development, blending SSR (server-side rendering) and SSG (static site generation) with client-side rendering. This flexibility makes it an attractive choice for developers building performant and SEO-friendly applications. Recently, I took on a freelance project via Upwork for a startup that chose to build its platform—both the website and the app—on NextJS. Additionally, I’ve just launched my own startup, currently in its alpha stage, and you can check it out here: Taskpad.io . I’ll share more about my startup later, but I encourage you to take a look, try it out, and share your feedback. The Benefits of NextJS Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG): * NextJS’s support for SSR and SSG provides significant performance benefits and improved SEO, as pages are pre-rendered on the server or at build time, reducing the load on the client. * SSR is particularly beneficial for dynamic pa