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Building Dynamic Web Applications with Next.js

Gain insights into building scalable full-stack apps with Next.js. Delve into unique features, UI frameworks, and testing strategies. Discover integrations with GraphQL API and Stripe.

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This course is for web developers who want to improve their React skills by building scalable and maintainable full stack applications using a modern web framework—Next.js. Intermediate-level knowledge of ES6+, React, Node.js, and REST is required. In this course, you’ll start by covering the basics of Next.js, starting with what differentiates it from other frameworks, its unique features, and how to bootstrap a new project from scratch. Next, you’ll dive into writing some small Next.js apps. You will see how to make correct decisions when adopting UI frameworks, styling methods, testing strategies, and more. By the end of the course, you’ll learn about production-grade applications using the methods and strategies, along with some integrations with the GraphQL API and Stripe in the developed application.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of Next.js fundamentals and how Next.js integrates with React

A working knowledge of Server-side Rendering (SSR) and Client-side Rendering (CSR)

The ability to effectively use UI frameworks and test Next.js applications

An understanding of the techniques to improve the performance of Next.js applications

An understanding of the approaches to styling Next.js applications, including CSS-in-JS libraries like styled-components and CSS Modules

An understanding of Next.js fundamentals and how Next.js integrates with React

Content

101 Lessons1 Project14 Quizzes

Before We Begin

1 Lessons

Get familiar with Next.js, its audience, and foundational concepts for dynamic web application development.

Who Is This Course For?

Exploring Next.js: A Brief Primer

7 Lessons

Look at key concepts like server-side rendering, static generation, and project structure in Next.js.

Overview: Exploring Next.js

Introduction to Next.js

Comparing Next.js to Other Alternatives

Next.js Project Structure

TypeScript Integration

Summary: Exploring Next.js

Quiz: A Brief Introduction to Next.js

Exploring Different Rendering Strategies

8 Lessons

Work your way through rendering strategies in Next.js, including SSR, CSR, and SSG for dynamic content.

Next.js Basics and Built-In Components

9 Lessons

Break down the steps to mastering Next.js basics, routing, and image optimization.

Hands-On Next.js

7 Lessons

Solve problems in organizing and fetching data in Next.js applications.

Managing Local and Global States in Next.js

8 Lessons

Tackle state management in Next.js using Context APIs and Redux for dynamic UI updates.

CSS and Built-In Styles Methods

8 Lessons

Build on styling methods in Next.js with Styled JSX, CSS Modules, and SASS integration.

Using UI Frameworks

9 Lessons

Learn how to use Next.js with Chakra UI and TailwindCSS for efficient UI development.

Using a Custom Server

8 Lessons

Walk through integrating Next.js with Express.js and Fastify for custom server setups.

10.

Testing Next.js

8 Lessons

Go hands-on with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing in Next.js applications.

11.

Working with SEO and Managing Performance

7 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of SEO, performance optimization, and rendering strategies in Next.js.

Next.js Internationalization: Building a Multilingual Blog App

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Premium

12.

Different Deployment Platforms

7 Lessons

Select the right deployment platform based on project needs for optimal performance.

13.

Managing Authentication and User Sessions

6 Lessons

Manage authentication and user sessions in Next.js for secure, efficient web applications.

14.

Building an E-Commerce Website with Next.js and GraphCMS

7 Lessons

Build a complete e-commerce site using Next.js, GraphCMS, and Stripe for seamless transactions.

Create a Real-Time Chat Application in Next.js

Project

15.

Wrapping Up

1 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in Next.js core features, best practices, and continuous learning.

Fullstack NextJS Developer

Mock Interview

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