The React framework for production. Next.js provides zero-configuration automatic code splitting, filesystem based routing, hot code reloading and universal rendering.
Next.js was our go-to framework for building Linkeddit. It handled everything from server-side rendering to lightning-fast routing, enabling a smooth and efficient development process. While we considered using React without a framework, Next.js offered more features and a better developer experience for building scalable applications.
Next.js is the go-to choice over alternatives like CRA or Nuxt because of its server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes—all natively integrated with React. Its performance optimizations (Image & Font Optimization, Middleware, Edge Functions) and deep Vercel integration make it unbeatable for modern web applications that need speed and scalability.
(Perhaps contrary to what you read on X nowadays...) Next.js has reduced the complexity of web development a ton for me, especially since the app router.
So many times, when building a single feature, I actually only have to edit code in a single file. Can't overstate the headspace that this saves me.
Their stability does need a bit of work. However, the team is working hard on this and is very transparent in sharing their progress.
I find Next.js to be an exceptional framework that combines the best of server-side rendering, static site generation, and modern development practices to build high-performance web applications effortlessly.
Next.js stand out to be the best framework I've ever used, It's simple and lovable by all. The app router experience has never disappointed me since I moved to it.
Helps get up & running quickly and takes care of most UI best practices, we have been using it since 5 years now - However, it seems to be going downhill with the new versions which are filled with changes as if they are being made in a developer bubble.
