Using OpenNext to deploy a Next.js app to AWS Lambda

Deploying a Next.js application on AWS using SST (formerly Serverless Stack) and OpenNext offers a streamlined approach to integrating AWS services such as Lambda and DynamoDB. This tutorial guides users through deploying a demo Next.js application called JuiceBox, which features a "Coming Soon" page styled with Tailwind CSS, designed to collect emails for a waitlist via a form. By leveraging SST and OpenNext, the tutorial simplifies the deployment process by using constructs for AWS services and automating the provisioning of resources. OpenNext, an open-source adapter for Next.js, plays a crucial role by converting the build output into a package ready for deployment on AWS Lambda or S3. The tutorial includes practical steps for setting up the application, initializing SST, creating a DynamoDB table for storing waitlist emails, and deploying the application to AWS, offering a scalable solution for modern web applications. Additionally, it emphasizes the utility of SST in simplifying serverless deployments and the role of OpenNext in ensuring smooth integration with AWS services, while LogRocket is recommended for monitoring and debugging Next.js apps.