Next.js 12: The Big Picture

Next.js is a popular, feature-rich, and mature React framework. This course will teach you why Next.js is useful, review its key features, and compare it to alternatives, so you can determine if it's a good fit for you.

React is a popular UI library. But these days, you probably don’t want to create a web app with React alone. In this course, Next.js 12: The Big Picture, you’ll learn why Next.js is a popular and feature-rich React framework. First, you’ll learn why Next.js was created and the key problems it solves. Then, you’ll discover how its routing, rendering options, deployment, and authentication stories make it a powerful fit for rich, interactive apps. Finally, you’ll explore how Next.js compares to the competition. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of whether Next.js is the right fit for you.

• Course Overview 1min
• Why Next.js? 6mins
• Routing Features 6mins
• Rendering Approaches 10mins
• Authentication Ecosystem 2mins
• Building and Deploying Next.js 11mins
• Tradeoffs and Alternatives 11mins