Modern Web Applications with Next.JS

Download or read book Modern Web Applications with Next.JS written by Shubham Jain and published by Orange Education Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Elevate Your Web Development with Next.js Mastery!" KEY FEATURES ● Comprehensive Next.js coverage. ● Hands-on examples and practical exercises. ● Advanced techniques for web app development. DESCRIPTION This practical handbook takes you on a journey from foundational principles to advanced techniques, offering a complete exploration of Next.js, the cutting-edge framework for building performant and dynamic web applications. Beginning with an introductory overview of web applications utilizing Next.js and JavaScript, the book reintroduces React to ensure a strong footing in the core concepts. It then delves into the fundamentals of Next.js, providing insights into the latest version's core advancements and optimizations. It will help you explore the intricacies of Next.js applications, including an in-depth look at optimizing performance. It will then move on to demystify routing in Next.js, mastering state management, and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs. By the end of it, you will understand the usage of diverse databases and discover the significance of client-side and server-side rendering in Next.js applications. This book also covers crucial aspects of securing applications using NextAuth. It will help you learn to develop a complete CRUD application, gaining hands-on experience and insight into deployment architectures that can turn your projects into scalable and production-ready applications. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Gain a comprehensive understanding of web applications utilizing the latest version of Next.js and JavaScript, and refresh yourself with React's core concepts. ● Learn how to optimize Next.js applications, by improving their speed and efficiency for better user experiences. ● Understand the intricate mechanism of routing in Next.js to create dynamic web applications. ● Implement advanced State Management techniques within your Next.js applications for efficient data handling. ● Learn the implementation of both RESTful and GraphQL APIs by their integration into Next.js applications. ● Explore the usage of various databases and understand how to employ them effectively within Next.js applications. ● Learn the practical usage of client-side and server-side rendering in Next.js applications. ● Develop a complete CRUD application with Next.js through practical application of the learning provided throughout the book to build real-world projects. ● Understand the architecture and best practices for deploying Next.js applications, ensuring a seamless transition from development to production. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book caters to the needs of developers operating at an intermediate to advanced level in web development and software engineering. Proficiency in JavaScript and a solid grasp of React fundamentals are recommended prerequisites for an optimal learning experience. Those with prior exposure to web development concepts and tools will find this book a valuable resource, augmenting their understanding and practical application of the content within. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Web Applications with Next.js and JavaScript 2. Recall React 3. Next.js Fundamentals 4. Next.js 13 5. Optimizing Next.js Applications 6. Understanding Routing in Next.js 7. State Management in Next.js 8. Restful and GraphQL API Implementation 9. Using Different Types of Databases 10. Understanding Rendering in Next.js Applications 11. Securing App with Next Auth 12. Developing a CRUD Application with Next.js 13. Exploring Deployment Architecture in Next.js Applications Index