Create a Next.js and MDX blog

Markdown is a popular language among developers for writing content like posts and documentation due to its simple syntax compared to HTML, but it has limitations in creating interactive content. This is where MDX comes in, combining Markdown with JSX to allow interactive content creation by incorporating JSX components within Markdown files. The article explores how to use MDX to build a blog from scratch using Next.js, highlighting the steps involved such as setting up the Next.js app, organizing the file structure, and utilizing MDX for creating articles with enhanced features like passing props and using expressions. It explains configuring Next.js to handle MDX files, styling content with CSS, and implementing pagination for better performance. The tutorial emphasizes the potential of MDX for creating rich, interactive documentation and blogs, concluding with an overview of the benefits of using tools like LogRocket for monitoring and debugging applications.