Getting Started with Next.js 14
A comprehensive guide to building modern web apps with Next.js.
Next.js 14 represents a significant leap forward in React-based web development. With the introduction of the App Router, Server Components, and improved performance optimizations, it's never been easier to build production-ready applications.
Why Next.js?
Next.js provides a complete solution for building web applications. Unlike traditional React setups that require configuring bundlers, routers, and server-side rendering manually, Next.js offers these features out of the box with sensible defaults.
Key Features in Version 14
- •Server Actions for seamless form handling and mutations
- •Partial Prerendering for optimal performance
- •Improved metadata API for better SEO
- •Turbopack for faster local development
Getting Started
To create a new Next.js project, simply run 'npx create-next-app@latest' in your terminal. The CLI will guide you through setting up TypeScript, ESLint, Tailwind CSS, and other common configurations.
Once your project is created, you can start building immediately. The App Router uses a file-system based routing approach where folders define routes and special files like page.tsx define the UI for that route.