Getting Started with Next.js 14

Next.js 14 introduces exciting new features that make building modern web applications easier than ever.

Why Next.js?

Next.js provides an excellent developer experience with features like:

• Server Components - Better performance by default
• App Router - Intuitive file-based routing
• Built-in Optimization - Images, fonts, and scripts
• TypeScript Support - First-class TypeScript integration

Quick Start

npx create-next-app@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 to see your app running.

Key Features

Server Components

Server Components allow you to render components on the server, reducing JavaScript bundle size and improving performance.

export default async function Page() {
  const data = await fetchData()
  return <div>{data}</div>
}

App Router

The new App Router uses a file-system based routing that's more intuitive and powerful.

Conclusion

Next.js 14 is a powerful framework that combines the best of React with excellent developer experience and performance.