Why is Next.js Changing the Game?
In recent years, we have witnessed a massive shift in how we build web applications. The days when it was enough to "spit out" HTML from the server (PHP) or leave everything to the browser (pure React) are gone. Next.js brings the best of both worlds.
1. Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
Speed is key. Next.js renders pages on the server and sends ready HTML to the browser. The result? Instant content display and perfect SEO because bots see the same thing as humans.
2. Static Generation (SSG)
For blogs and marketing websites, this is a "killer feature". Pages are generated once during the build and then served at lightning speed via CDN. No waiting for the database.
"Next.js is not just a framework. It is a complete platform for the modern web that eliminates 90% of the configuration we previously had to handle manually."
3. API Routes
Need a backend? In Next.js, you have it integrated. You write simple API endpoints directly in the project without needing to run a separate server.
Conclusion
If you are building a new project in 2025/2026, Next.js is the standard. The combination of performance, DX (Developer Experience), and ecosystem is currently unrivaled.
