The No-BS Solution for Enterprise-Ready Next.js Applications

Next.js is one of the most popular frameworks for building web applications. It is fast, flexible, and underpins some of the largest websites on the internet.

However, when it comes to creating a production-ready application, setting up a project in Next.js can become quite a challenge.

With the introduction of App Router and React Server Components, there have been significant changes in how applications are built and structured. You will also need to make decisions regarding styling approaches, data loading strategies, testing, and CI/CD pipeline. This can be quite complex.

Here are just some of the challenges that developers face with Next.js:

Routing Uncertainty:

Which router to choose - App Router or the deprecated pages router? What trade-offs need to be considered?

Complexities with Components:

When should you use client-side components versus React Server Components? How to optimally handle context and data exchange?

Performance Issues:

Why does your application seem slow? How can you optimize data loading and rendering?

Authentication:

How to safely manage user authentication and sessions?

Deployment:

How to ensure reliable and secure deployment of applications on Next.js with minimal downtime and errors?

Scalability:

How to prepare your Next.js application for increased user load?

Working with Next.js shouldn't be confusing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer looking to master the latest updates, Pro NextJS will teach you everything you need to confidently create web applications.

This series of self-guided master classes contains deep knowledge, real-life examples, and practical advice to help you understand all the nuances of working with Next.js.

What the Course Includes

Introduction to Next.js

In the first master class, we will touch on all the most important aspects of working with Next.js. Instead of a typical "To Do List" application, you will create a full-fledged application similar to ChatGPT. Here's what we will cover:

• Project Setup and Deployment: Configuring a Next.js application with TypeScript, ESLint, and Tailwind CSS, along with continuous deployment on Vercel.
• Routing and Layouts: Using App Router to create routes and layouts that affect data loading and navigation.
• Authentication: Implementing user authentication and session management.
• AI Streaming Responses: Building a dynamic chat with connection to the OpenAI API and real-time streaming responses.
• Database Integration: Storing chat data in the Vercel Postgres database.

Styling Next.js Applications

The development of styling methods for web applications continues to advance, but with the advent of App Router and React Server Components, new challenges have emerged. This module will immerse you in popular methods for creating responsive and theme-ready interfaces in Next.js. Specifically:

• CSS Modules: A classic but sometimes cumbersome way to style components.
• Tailwind CSS: An approach using utility classes that requires some configuration steps to maintain readability.
• StyleX: A library from Meta for detailed management of components, design tokens, and themes.
• Pigment CSS: A styling library from the Material UI team optimized for React Server Components.
• Emotion: Although it's not the most modern approach, many applications still use Emotion for styling. Learn how to configure the library to support App Router.

Project Infrastructure

For modern Next.js applications, there are many tools, frameworks, and processes - especially when working in a team. This course module offers best practices for building a reliable project infrastructure. Here's what you will learn:

• Code Style and Consistency: Using ESLint and Prettier to maintain code style.
• Component Organization: Weighing the pros and cons of various project organization strategies.
• Creating a Component Library: Working with Storybook to create and document components.
• Testing: Writing tests using Jest, Vitest, Cypress, and Playwright.
• Monorepo Management: Turborepo for code sharing and dependency management.
• Client and Server Components: In-depth study of client components and RSC, including context handling and data exchange strategies.

Client and Server Interaction

After deploying a Next.js application, there are many factors affecting performance and user experience. This module covers advanced client-server interaction topics:

• Caching Strategies: Various data caching and revalidation options, including API route support and cache management with tags.
• File Uploads: Using server actions and API routes to handle local and cloud file uploads.
• System Architecture: Exploring different architectural patterns for client-server interaction, including Backend-for-Frontend, server actions, and token handling.
• Advanced Server Actions: Building a CDN simulator, intercepting client requests, and creating data streaming solutions.
• Granular Suspense: Building a stock data application using Suspense to improve responsiveness.

From project setup to deployment, styling, and infrastructure management, Pro NextJS covers everything. You will learn through practical examples and assignments to boost your confidence in working with Next.js.

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