Implementing SSR in Next.js: Dynamic routing and prefetching

Next.js, a popular React framework since its launch in 2016, is renowned for its built-in server-side rendering (SSR) and routing system that simplifies the development of complex, multi-page applications. Unlike the traditional React setup that requires separate server code, Next.js allows for server code to be written within the same project. The tutorial explores dynamic routing and SSR by setting up a travel blog using Next.js and Agility CMS, demonstrating how to manage both client and server-side rendering effectively. Next.js pre-renders pages through static site generation (SSG) or SSR, with SSG generating pages at build time and SSR at runtime, catering to pages with frequently changing data. The framework's routing capabilities, including dynamic routing, nested segments, and API routes, streamline the development process by eliminating the need for external libraries. The tutorial also highlights the declarative Link component and imperative navigation using router.push, while emphasizing SEO considerations when choosing between client-side and server-side data fetching. By leveraging these features, developers can build robust, full-stack applications with enhanced performance and maintainability.