gogoy7's avatar

Is NEXT.JS really that helpful versus react + express?

Maybe I'm missing something but I'm missing the draw of Next. I understand using it if you're building wikipedia, but why in other cases? It seems express would you give you more flexibility and you could expand it for an open AI with mobile apps https://xender.vip/ . Moreover, it seems like code splitting and chunking client side apps, along with hosting JS chunks on CDNs would be faster than server side rendering.

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hupp's avatar

Next.js can be incredibly helpful compared to using React + Express, depending on the requirements of your project:

  • If you need server-side rendering, improved SEO, and faster initial page loads, Next.js can be a significant advantage over the manual setup of React + Express.
  • If your project is mainly static content and doesn't require real-time data, Next.js's static site generation capabilities can simplify deployment and hosting.
  • If you prefer an integrated solution with streamlined development workflows, Next.js offers many built-in features that might make development faster and more efficient.

However, it's essential to consider your project's specific needs and complexity. In some cases, using React + Express might still be a suitable choice, especially for applications that require a custom backend or have specific server-side requirements that are not fully supported by Next.js.

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