Getting Started with Next.js: A Beginner's Guide

Next.js is a popular React framework that enables developers to build server-side rendered and static web applications with ease. In this tutorial series, we'll explore the fundamentals of Next.js, starting with getting started, then moving on to pages and components, and finally route handlers.

Setting Up Your Next.js Project

To begin, you'll need Node.js and npm installed on your machine. Once you have these prerequisites, you can create a new Next.js project by running the following command:

npx create-next-app@latest my-next-app

This command will set up a new Next.js application in a directory called my-next-app. Navigate into this directory:

cd my-next-app

Running Your Next.js Application

To start your development server, use the following command:

npm run dev

Your application will be available at http://localhost:3000. You can now start building your Next.js application.

Exploring the Project Structure

A typical Next.js project includes the following directories:

• pages/: Contains the application's pages.
• public/: Holds static files like images.
• styles/: Contains global styles.

Conclusion

With your Next.js project set up, you're ready to dive deeper into building pages and components. Stay tuned for the next part of this series where we'll explore these topics in detail.

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