Comparing Next.js and After.js for SSR React apps

Next.js and After.js are frameworks designed to build server-side-rendered React applications, with the primary difference being their routing mechanisms. Next.js simplifies routing by automatically mapping URLs to components based on project file structure, while After.js requires explicit route configuration using React Router. Both frameworks facilitate similar processes for creating projects and pages, utilizing their respective CLI tools for setup and allowing data fetching via asynchronous methods at the point of component rendering. Environment variables are managed differently, with Next.js supporting built-in environment variable usage through a .env.local file, and After.js requiring the use of RAZZLE_ prefixes in a .env file. Despite their routing differences, both frameworks offer efficient solutions for constructing scalable server-side-rendered applications.