Next.js and React are both popular frameworks for building web applications using JavaScript. While Next.js is built on top of React, there are some key differences between the two that make them suitable for different use cases. In this tutorial, we will take a closer look at Next.js vs React and explore their differences.
1. React:
React is a JavaScript library that is used for building user interfaces. It was developed by Facebook and released in 2013. React allows developers to create reusable components that can be used to build complex UIs. React follows a component-based architecture, where each component encapsulates its own state, making it easy to build modular and scalable applications.
One of the key features of React is its virtual DOM, which allows developers to update the UI efficiently by only re-rendering the components that have changed. React also supports server-side rendering, which can improve the performance and SEO of web applications.
React is a great choice for building single-page applications (SPAs) and dynamic web applications. It has a large and active community, with a wide range of libraries and tools available to developers.
2. Next.js:
Next.js is a framework for building React applications. It was developed by Vercel (formerly ZEIT) and released in 2016. Next.js provides a set of features on top of React that make it easier to build production-ready web applications. Some of the key features of Next.js include:
– Server-side rendering: Next.js allows developers to render React components on the server-side, which can improve the performance and SEO of web applications.
– Static site generation: Next.js supports static site generation, where pages are pre-built at build time and served as static HTML files. This can improve the performance and scalability of web applications.
– File-based routing: Next.js provides a simple and intuitive routing system based on the file structure of the project, making it easy to create dynamic and nested routes.
– Built-in CSS and image optimization: Next.js includes built-in support for styling with CSS modules and optimized image loading, making it easier to build performant web applications.
Next.js is a great choice for building static sites, server-side rendered applications, and full-stack applications. It is well-suited for projects that require SEO optimization, performance improvements, and a streamlined development process.
3. Differences between Next.js and React:
Now that we have an understanding of React and Next.js, let’s highlight some of the key differences between the two frameworks:
– Next.js is a framework for building React applications, while React is a library for building user interfaces.
– Next.js provides additional features such as server-side rendering, static site generation, file-based routing, and built-in optimizations, which are not available in React out of the box.
– Next.js is opinionated and comes with a predefined project structure and configuration, while React is more flexible and allows developers to choose their own tools and libraries.
– Next.js simplifies the development process by providing built-in features for common tasks such as routing, styling, and optimization, while React requires developers to configure these features themselves using third-party libraries.
– Next.js is well-suited for projects that require SEO optimization, performance improvements, and a streamlined development process, while React is more lightweight and flexible, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
In conclusion, Next.js and React are both powerful tools for building web applications using JavaScript. While React is a library for building user interfaces, Next.js is a framework that provides additional features and optimizations on top of React. The choice between Next.js and React depends on the specific requirements of your project, with Next.js being a good choice for complex applications that require server-side rendering, static site generation, and optimized performance.
1:07:04 That's wrong, 'American' is not a cuisine 😁
That was really good!
Hi, is the code available at github?
Hello, I've followed your tutorial through and through but my app displayed on the browser isn't entirely responsive (Doesn't reduce to 4-3-2-1). On my small MBP-13 I have 4 columns of the recipe displayed but the cook time is even displayed outside of the card's border.
Could you also explain why are some functions like getAllRecipe, getRecipe and fetchRecipe in your videos are defined as asynchronous function, is there any purpose behind it? And why do the ingredients and instructions have keys in it? Is it necessary?
Great video until 1:35, at which point I had to abandon the video as I couldn't see the code, which was frustrating. I did learn a lot though: it was very clearly, thoughtfully, and concisely explained.
Hello, this might sound silly but is there any specific reason to why not all .tsx (pages) has import React from 'react' included?
Why don't you use PascalCase for naming React component files? Isn't it a better practice?
react context is such a headache
A difference video is 2 hour long ,appreciate u guys👏 however i didn't watch it😅
This is a very informative video – thanks. Around about 1:36:00 you talk about changes you are making, but we don't see any screen recordings, just yourself talking.
Filtering in TastyReact and TastyNext at this part on React+Vite I have small isue with handleOnClick function, it's works but like this=' {(e)=>handleOnClick(e,cuisine)} and second is the about React.ChangeEvent <HTMLInputElement> that I had to change by React.MouseEvent<HTMLDivElement>, also const recipies = await getAllRecipes(); within useEffect (badge) it looks like insufitient so I have commented. At the end it works perfectly, without any console error, but if you can explain to me why is it happens I would really appritiated: Thank You
I love this video…
* The pace and depth was perfect for me.
* As someone new to Web Dev (previously Data/Desktop), this provided a great overview of the technologies involved.
* The relaxed, informal – friendly style made the topic approachable.
* She referenced the docs, and made me realise that even the pros just follow instructions!
* Comparing react vs next was an unusual/risky choice, but it worked – react gives the concepts some depth, and next makes them approachable for newbies.
Having said that, there are some things could have been done better:
* Minor glitch with your voice at 14:57
* The entire Client vs Server components section (starting 1:21:01) was confusing – it should have been researched and conveyed clearer (IMO).
* From 1:35:01 to 1:37:39, you were making changes to code etc, but we couldn't see the code/screen – only your face was visible – and at the end of the section, the voice is suddenly cut off and the video seems to transition all of a sudden to the next topic.
I struggled a bit to continue after the sudden topic switch to Context / etc – I assume you might have recorded some more information about the Context and what purpose it serves etc but it was cut out due to the editing issue mentioned above.
This is the feedback until 1:38:00 – I hope to continue the course later and share any additional thoughts after that.
None-the-less, this has been very helpful – thank you!
And I wish you all the best.
I think this is enough for me to get started with NEXT.js
awsome video !! love the way you pronounce vite , i hear weed 😛
Minor suggestion – since one of the course objectives is to compare react vs next, the names of the projects themselves (rather than the base paths) should reflect on the project type. This way it will be immediately obvious from the explorer tab caption which context the current presented file pertains to
awesome video
You're reading my mind. I recently thought that we lack such a comparison. And it hasn't been a few days since this video was released! Thank you very much. It's a really amazing comparison.
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my tsconfig.json doesnt have "paths" like yours 33:37
The title says what's the difference between them, I found out the answer later, wasn't expecting a tutorial.
Also, the tutorial is hard to follow up with, too much to take and too little explanations. Definitely a discouragement