What is Next.js?
Next.js is an open-source framework on top of React. It combines static generation, server-side rendering and server components in a single project. As a result, pages load fast and are easy to find, even when the content changes constantly or differs per visitor.
Why Next.js?
Strong in SEO
Server rendering delivers complete HTML to search engines and AI crawlers.
The right rendering per page
Static where it can be, on the server where it must be. Fast and up to date.
Mature ecosystem
Built on React, with broad support and plenty of available expertise.
What we use it for
- AWebsites with lots of dynamic content
- BPublic platforms and marketplaces
- CJob, listing and knowledge platforms
- DWebshops with custom functionality
When do you choose Next.js?
Choose Next.js when your website has a lot of dynamic content, or when a portal is publicly accessible and needs to be easy to find. For a content website we choose Astro, for a portal behind a login React Router.
Next.js or React Router?
React Router is our standard for portals behind a login: light and predictable. We choose Next.js as soon as pages are public and findability counts, such as a platform where visitors come in via Google.