Next.js : The ideal solution for the development of your website?

It is always difficult to choose which front-end framework to use during a new web application project. Some swear by Angular, others Vue.js or even React. At Innovation Kapital K, we like to work with several technologies, because they each have their advantages and disadvantages. However, we must admit that we have a penchant for Next.js.

Next.js is an open source framework that allows you to develop universal web applications using Server-Side Rendering (SSR). When an application is server-side rendered, it is prepared on the server before being sent to the client, which can reduce loading times and make the application more accessible to search engines.

However, before going into more detail about what Next.js is, it is important to understand where this technology comes from.

Next.js is a React-based framework. For its part, React is a JavaScript library developed and maintained by Facebook. It was created to facilitate the creation of user interfaces by allowing developers to create reusable components that can be assembled to create a complete interface. React has become very popular in recent years due to its simplicity and flexibility. In addition, the large community supporting React makes learning easier with the help of several resources.

As mentioned, Next.js is based on React and adds additional features for universal web application development. In particular, Next.js makes it easy to configure server-side rendering and automatic code generation, which can improve the performance and accessibility of your application. Next.js also provides a number of out-of-the-box features, such as routing, asset management, and ES6 support, which can simplify the development process. Using Next.js with React, you can easily create a high-performance, modern web application.

Here are three examples of applications or websites that use Next.js:

1. TikTok, the short video sharing platform.

2. TICKETMASTER, the online ticketing platform.

3. Ferrari or even Porsche, luxury car manufacturers.

There are several reasons why these big companies use Next.js as a framework for their web platform. Here are some advantages of using Next.js for the development of your web application:

1. Ease of getting started: Next.js lets you quickly create a universal web application with its default configuration and out-of-the-box features.

2. Performance: As the application is rendered server-side, loading times are reduced and the application is more accessible to search engines.

3. Shared code and ease: If you have used React before, you can easily reuse your code in a Next.js project. Additionally, compared to React, Next.js is easier to use and requires less written code to function.

4. Scalability: Next.js lets you start small and grow your application little by little with its automatic code generation and server-side rendering features.

5. SEO: Very important for any website, good SEO helps you rank your website high in searches. The speed of Next.js increases the quality of your SEO, giving you a head start over your competition.

At Innovation Kapital K, we love working with Next.js for the reasons listed above. And, you too can benefit from it! Our web development service can help your business improve its website or create a new site using Next.js in several ways:

1. Creating a universal web application: We can use Next.js to create a high-performance, search engine friendly web application for your business.

2. Migrating a React application to Next.js: If your company already has a React-based web application, we can help it migrate to Next.js to benefit from its server-side rendering and code generation features automatic.

3. Performance Optimization: We can use Next.js performance tools to identify and resolve performance issues in your existing web application.

4. Training and Consultation: We can provide training on Next.js to your development team so that they can effectively use the Next.js framework in your website development. We can also offer consultations to help you decide which framework is best for your situation.

Using Next.js, we can help you create a high-performance web application accessible to search engines

5. SEO: Very important for any website, good SEO helps you rank your website high in searches. The speed of Next.js increases the quality of your SEO, giving you a head start over your competition.

At Innovation Kapital K, we love working with Next.js for the reasons listed above. And, you too can benefit from it! Our web development service can help your business improve its website or create a new site using Next.js in several ways:

1. Creating a universal web application: We can use Next.js to create a high-performance, search engine friendly web application for your business.

2. Migrating a React application to Next.js: If your company already has a React-based web application, we can help it migrate to Next.js to benefit from its server-side rendering and code generation features automatic.

3. Performance Optimization: We can use Next.js performance tools to identify and resolve performance issues in your existing web application.

4. Training and Consultation: We can provide training on Next.js to your development team so that they can effectively use the Next.js framework in your website development. We can also offer consultations to help you decide which framework is best for your situation.

Using Next.js, we can help you create a high-performance, search engine friendly web application, migrate your existing React application to Next.js, identify and resolve performance issues in your existing web application, and train your team on using Next.js. All of this can help significantly improve your website and increase quality for your users. Not to mention that Next.js is easily used with back-end frameworks such as Django or Express.js, but that is the subject of a future blog!