Next.js has become a popular framework for building React applications, particularly in the Jamstack. Initially, Next.js was not compatible with the core Jamstack principle of prerendering statically generated sites, but it later introduced better support for static site generation and server-side rendering, allowing developers to build both types of applications and hybrid models that combine them. This enables the benefits of the Jamstack, such as speed and security, while still leveraging Next.js's features, making it an attractive choice for building Jamstack applications.