Getting Started with Next.js

Next.js builds on top of React by adding features like file-based routing, server-side rendering, and API routes. This means you can create a full-stack application without leaving the React ecosystem. Unlike plain React, which only handles the frontend, Next.js also lets you handle data fetching, SEO optimization, and even backend logic in the same project. To get started, install Next.js using 'npx create-next-app' and explore the default file structure. You'll notice that every file inside the "pages" directory automatically becomes a route — which is one of Next.js’s most powerful features.