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Building Scalable Next.js Applications

March 10, 20248 min readBy Owen Digitals

Next.js has become the go-to framework for building modern React applications. In this article, we'll explore best practices for creating scalable and maintainable Next.js applications.

Server Components

Next.js 13+ introduced Server Components, which allow you to render components on the server. This reduces the JavaScript bundle size and improves performance by moving computation to the server.

Caching Strategies

Effective caching is crucial for performance. Next.js provides multiple caching options including static generation, server-side rendering, and incremental static regeneration.

Code Splitting

Proper code splitting ensures that users only download the JavaScript they need. Use dynamic imports and React.lazy to split your code effectively.

Conclusion

Building scalable Next.js applications requires careful planning and following best practices. By leveraging server components, effective caching, and code splitting, you can create applications that perform well at scale.

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