Learn NEXT-JS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 21, 2025
Architecture
App Router-based architecture
Client + Server component model
Hybrid rendering strategy
File-based routing system
Middleware + Edge execution
Rendering Model
Server Components by default
Hybrid SSR/SSG/ISR/CSR
Streaming server rendering
Edge rendering via middleware
Automatic static optimization
Architectural Patterns
Server-first UI architecture
API routes for backend logic
Middleware for auth/rewrites
Layouts composition pattern
Component-based routing
Real World Architectures
Enterprise SaaS platforms
Ecommerce storefronts
Internal dashboards
AI inference apps
Multi-tenant multi-region systems
Design Principles
Performance-first
Server-first architecture
Minimal client JavaScript
Convention over configuration
End-to-end developer experience
Scalability Guide
Separate logic into server modules
Use caching for heavy data fetching
Split UI into server/client boundaries
Optimize bundling with Turbopack
Leverage Vercel’s global edge network
Migration Guide
Move from Pages Router -> App Router
Refactor components into server/client
Replace getServerSideProps with server components
Move _app/_document to layout.js
Use `route.js` for APIs instead of API folder