Stackblitz WebContainers: Run Next.js inside the browser

Stackblitz, an online IDE backed by VS Code and used by companies like Google and GitHub, enables users to instantly create and share fullstack applications using popular frameworks such as React, Vue, and Angular. It recently introduced WebContainers, allowing entire Node.js processes to run in the browser, which enhances security, speed, and performance and supports the execution of Next.js projects directly in the browser as well. This functionality leverages WebAssembly (WASM) to abstract the operating system layer, making Node.js operate as if it were on a full-fledged OS. The tutorial outlines setting up and running Node.js and Next.js projects in Stackblitz WebContainers, including integrating an API and utilizing server-side and UI rendering with React Bootstrap components. This setup allows developers to collaborate easily through project URLs and preview their work, while tools like LogRocket offer additional debugging and monitoring capabilities for Next.js applications by capturing user session data and automatically identifying issues.