Next.js
The React framework for production — hybrid rendering, edge-ready, batteries included.
Latest stable: 15.x
- Vercel + self-host options
- Edge functions out of the box
- Excellent SEO defaults
- Server actions
Next.js extends React with an opinionated routing model, hybrid SSR / SSG / ISR rendering, image optimisation, middleware and edge functions. We default to Next.js for any product that needs SEO, performance and great DX.
What Next.js does well
Hybrid rendering
Mix static pages, server-side rendering and incremental updates per route.
App Router
File-based routing with nested layouts, loading states and error boundaries.
Edge runtime
Run middleware and APIs at the edge for sub-50ms global responses.
Image optimisation
Built-in lazy-loading, AVIF/WebP and responsive sizes — no extra config.
API routes
Co-locate REST or RPC endpoints with your UI for tight feedback loops.
Where teams use Next.js
Marketing + product hybrid
One codebase serves CMS-driven pages and authenticated app surfaces.
Headless commerce
ISR keeps PDPs fresh while serving them from the CDN.
AI app frontends
Streaming responses, server actions and built-in caching for LLM apps.