Hacker News client with Chakra UI and Next.js

Hacker News, a social news website operated by Y Combinator, is critiqued for its outdated user interface, yet its simplicity is intentional, relying on basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to maintain performance. The article explores creating a modern clone of Hacker News using the Next.js UI framework and Chakra UI for styling. Next.js is chosen for its support of server-side rendering and other features like file-system-based routing and fast refresh. The project involves setting up a front-end with Next.js and Chakra UI, integrating Hacker News APIs to fetch and display top stories, and implementing features like pagination and server-side rendering. The process includes fetching data via APIs, utilizing caching, and rendering content dynamically on the server side, with the app supporting mobile responsiveness and page navigation. The project demonstrates practical skills in web development, including URL parsing and time conversion, while leveraging the capabilities of Next.js and Chakra UI to build a scalable and responsive application.