Preface

Next.js is a scalable and high-performance React.js framework for modern web development. It provides a large set of features, such as hybrid rendering, route prefetching, automatic image optimization, and internationalization, out of the box.

Next.js is an exciting technology that can be used for many purposes. If you (or your company) want to create an e-commerce platform, a blog, or a simple website, with this book, you can learn how to do it without compromising on performance, user experience, or developer happiness. Starting from the basics of Next.js, you will understand how the framework can help you reach your goals, and you will realize how versatile Next.js is by building real-world applications with step-by-step explanations. You will learn how to choose the proper rendering methodology for your website, how to secure it, and how to deploy it to different providers. We'll always keep a focus on performance and developer happiness.

By the end of this book, you will be able to design, build, and deploy beautiful and modern architectures using Next.js with any headless CMS or data source.