Why Next.js Works Great with Netlify

If you're using Next.js and Netlify, you’re tapping into a powerhouse combination for fast, reliable, and scalable web applications.

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Here’s why they work so well together:

1. Seamless Deployment: With Netlify’s Git-based deployment, pushing updates to a Next.js site is automatic and effortless. Every change pushed to GitHub or GitLab triggers a fresh build and deploys your site without any manual effort, perfect for fast-paced projects.

2. Static and Dynamic Content Flexibility: Next.js shines by allowing both static generation (SSG) and server-side rendering (SSR), and Netlify makes deploying either easy. Static content is globally cached on Netlify’s CDN, making your site lightning-fast, while Netlify Functions handle any server-side needs with zero configuration.

3. Serverless Functions: Netlify’s serverless functions work beautifully with Next.js API routes, enabling dynamic features (like forms, authentication, and data fetching) without additional servers. This lets you build interactive, backend-supported sites with just front-end code.

4. Edge Caching and CDNs: Next.js’s pages are distributed across Netlify’s global CDN, ensuring that your users get a fast experience no matter where they are. This setup optimizes load times and enhances site performance.

5. Developer-Friendly Workflow: Both Next.js and Netlify focus on a developer-friendly experience. Local development, previews, and rollbacks are simple, so you can focus on building a better user experience without worrying about the infrastructure.

For anyone building with Next.js, deploying on Netlify means you get the best of speed, reliability, and ease—all the ingredients needed to create high-performing, user-friendly web apps!

Additional resources

• Next.js on Netlify
• Use Visual Editor with Next.js