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Next.js

The React framework for production-grade web applications.

Next.js is a full-stack React framework created by Vercel that enables developers to build fast, SEO-friendly web applications with server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes out of the box. It powers some of the world's largest websites including TikTok, Hulu, Nike, and Twitch. Next.js simplifies complex tasks like code splitting, image optimization, and internationalization.

We chose Next.js as our primary framework because it delivers the best combination of developer experience, performance, and SEO capabilities. Every GRADAX project starts with Next.js because it allows us to ship faster without sacrificing quality. Next.js gives us automatic code splitting, built-in image optimization, and zero-config TypeScript support.

What we use it for

  • Corporate websites and landing pages
  • E-commerce storefronts with dynamic product pages
  • SaaS dashboards and admin panels
  • Blog platforms and content-heavy sites
  • Multi-tenant applications
  • Progressive web applications

What it gives us

  • Server-Side RenderingRender pages on the server for faster initial load times and improved SEO. Each request gets a fully-formed HTML page.
  • Static Site GenerationPre-render pages at build time for blazing-fast delivery via CDN. Perfect for marketing pages and blogs.
  • App Router & LayoutsNested layouts, loading states, and error boundaries built into the file system routing for cleaner code organization.
  • Image OptimizationAutomatic image resizing, lazy loading, and modern format conversion with the built-in Image component.
  • API RoutesBuild full-stack applications with serverless API endpoints co-located alongside your frontend code.

Questions we get asked

Is Next.js good for SEO?
Yes, Next.js is one of the best frameworks for SEO. Server-side rendering ensures search engines can crawl your content immediately, and built-in metadata APIs make it easy to manage titles, descriptions, and Open Graph tags.
How does Next.js compare to plain React?
Plain React is a UI library that requires additional configuration for routing, SSR, and optimization. Next.js provides all of this out of the box with sensible defaults, saving weeks of setup time.
Can Next.js handle high-traffic websites?
Absolutely. Next.js powers some of the highest-traffic websites in the world. With static generation and edge caching, it can serve millions of requests with minimal infrastructure.
What hosting options are available for Next.js?
Next.js can be deployed on Vercel (its creators), AWS, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, or any Node.js hosting provider. We typically deploy to Vercel for the best performance and zero-config deploys.

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