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React.js, launched in 2011 by Facebook, is a widely-used JavaScript library for building dynamic user interfaces. As a library, it provides tools for creating UI components but leaves the overall application management to you. Next.js, introduced in 2016 by Vercel, is a framework built on React that offers a comprehensive solution for developing modern web applications, including features like routing, performance optimization, server-side rendering (SSR), and static site generation (SSG). In this article, we compare Next.js to a standard React application (e.g., created with Vite or Create React App) to help you choose the best option for your project in 2025.
In the modern web development world, deploying an application can quickly become a headache. Between cloud platform costs that explode and the complexity of server management, many developers are searching for more accessible and economical alternatives. This is where Coolify comes in, an open source platform that's revolutionizing how we deploy our applications.
Next.js version 16 has arrived, marking a major turning point in the framework's evolution. Unlike previous versions that focused on adding new features, this iteration emphasizes stabilization, optimization, and above all, returning control to developers. Let's break down what's really changing.
In the Next.js ecosystem, managing frontend-server interactions is key to building modern, performant, and secure applications. Two primary tools enable server-side code execution: API Routes and Server Actions. This article compares these approaches, their advantages, drawbacks, and provides concrete examples for updating a post and fetching data using Prisma, with Next.js 14+ and the App Router. We include robust error handling, Zod for validation, useTransition for a smooth UX, and revalidatePath for revalidation, making the article production-ready.
Uploading files to AWS S3 is a core feature for many modern web applications. In this article, we’ll explore how to set up a Next.js application (version 13+ with App Router) to allow users to upload files directly to an S3 bucket, using AWS SDK v3 for optimal performance and security. This guide includes best practices, robust validation, and an optional TypeScript version for developers seeking strong typing.
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