Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
What Is Next.js and When Should You Use It?
Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications. Learn what it adds on top of React and when it is the right choice for a project.
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Aug 20, 2026· 7 min read
Next.js App Router Tutorial: Build Your First Full-Stack App
Build a small full-stack Next.js app with the App Router: a server-rendered page that reads data from an API route handler you create.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
Understanding the `app` Directory and Its Conventions
The app directory is the root of the App Router. Learn the file names that matter and how folders map to URLs.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
How to Add Next.js to an Existing React Project
Add Next.js to an existing React app by installing the framework, adding scripts, and creating an app directory.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
Setting Up Next.js with TypeScript from Scratch
Set up TypeScript in a Next.js project, from the generated tsconfig to typed config and the generated type file.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
Next.js Development vs Production Mode: What Changes After `next build`
Development mode optimizes for fast feedback, and production mode optimizes for fast page loads. Learn what changes after next build.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
The Next.js CLI: Every Command and Flag Explained
The Next.js CLI is one command with subcommands for dev, build, start, and utilities. Learn each command and its key flags.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
Next.js with the `src` Directory: Setup and Tradeoffs
Move the app folder under src to separate application code from config files. Learn the setup and the tradeoffs.
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Aug 20, 2026· 7 min read
Intercepting Routes in Next.js: Building Modal Routes
Intercepting routes load one route inside the current layout while masking the URL, which is what lets a photo open as a modal instead of a new page.
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Aug 20, 2026· 6 min read
`template.js` vs `layout.js`: When State Should Reset
A layout persists across navigations and keeps its state. A template remounts on every navigation within its segment. Learn when that difference matters.
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Aug 20, 2026· 7 min read
`not-found.js` vs `global-not-found.js` in Next.js
not-found.js renders when a route segment calls notFound(). global-not-found.js catches URLs that never matched a route at all. Learn when each one runs.
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Aug 20, 2026· 8 min read
Partial Prefetching and Instant Navigation in Next.js 16
Partial prefetching sends a route's static shell ahead of a click and streams in the rest. Learn what it needs, what it prefetches, and how to adopt it.
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