Trying Next.js and I like it

PublishedFebruary 3, 2022

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Developer, Podcaster, Streamer Full-time engineering manager focused on mobile app development. In my downtime (do people still have that?) I make apps, games, Podcasts, and live stream it all.

Whenever I start work on a new project, in this case, rebuilding CompileSwift.com, I like to try new things.

The current version of the site uses GatsbyJS, which I like a lot.

However, I started to think about rebuilding to fix some problems and complaints I have with the current version. To be transparent, a lot of these are around navigation. I decided to try Next.js.

After following the easy-to-understand introductory course on the site, I am impressed. Not only do I feel it takes less code, but so far, no plugins are needed.

This has always been a concern with GatsbyJS. You need a plugin to do anything beyond the basics. And that can get very annoying and complicated to debug.

I have nothing to share in public at this time, but I have decided to continue to build the site with Next.js to see not only how long it takes but just how much (manageable) code is needed to complete the task.

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Joshua Berrios4y ago

Awesome to hear. I have been working through their really fun and interactive tutorial. Easy to follow as well. After doing a lot of research on various frameworks, I think Next.js is where I will be focusing 90% of my web development time. I feel like it's a no-brainer especially if my core focus is on continuing to use React on my projects.

I look forward to reading more about your journey. You just gained a follower ;)

God Bless!

Peter Witham4y ago

Thanks, Joshua, I agree with you regarding Next.js probably being my focus for Web projects, I do like to explore lots of options but this feels like the one I need now for my site rebuild.

Following you back bud :)

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