• MSPRZ↗︎-59.432%
  • CURR↗︎-41.3295%
  • SBEV↗︎-40.2129%
  • ADTX↗︎-39.8204%
  • HEPA↗︎-39.1534%
  • XPOF↗︎-38.4488%
  • ORGNW↗︎-38.4337%
  • NIXXW↗︎-36.9347%
  • SAIHW↗︎-36.8687%
  • STRO↗︎-35.192%
  • WKSP↗︎-34.819%
  • NAYA↗︎-33.7796%
  • SMXWW↗︎-33.4802%
  • KBSX↗︎-29.7297%
  • LZMH↗︎-29.0546%
  • BLNE↗︎-28.7072%
  • SPGC↗︎-28.5714%
  • CAPTW↗︎-28.2486%
  • STSSW↗︎-28.0612%
  • ALCYW↗︎-27.7778%
  • MSPRZ↘︎-59.432%
  • CURR↘︎-41.3295%
  • SBEV↘︎-40.2129%
  • ADTX↘︎-39.8204%
  • HEPA↘︎-39.1534%
  • XPOF↘︎-38.4488%
  • ORGNW↘︎-38.4337%
  • NIXXW↘︎-36.9347%
  • SAIHW↘︎-36.8687%
  • STRO↘︎-35.192%
  • WKSP↘︎-34.819%
  • NAYA↘︎-33.7796%
  • SMXWW↘︎-33.4802%
  • KBSX↘︎-29.7297%
  • LZMH↘︎-29.0546%
  • BLNE↘︎-28.7072%
  • SPGC↘︎-28.5714%
  • CAPTW↘︎-28.2486%
  • STSSW↘︎-28.0612%
  • ALCYW↘︎-27.7778%

Next.js for Beginners: Building Your First Static Site in 30 Minutes

Next.js for Beginners: Building Your First Static Site in 30 Minutes
Next.js for Beginners: Building Your First Static Site in 30 Minutes

This article is designed for beginners eager to dive into web development using Next.js. In just 30 minutes, you'll learn how to create your first static website step-by-step. We'll cover the basics of setting up your Next.js environment, creating pages, and serving your site. By the end, you'll have a functional static site and the knowledge to explore more advanced features of Next.js.

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  • Introduction to Next.js for Beginners

    If you've ever wanted to create a website but didn't know where to start, this article is for you! We will take you through the fundamentals of building your first static website using Next.js, a powerful React framework that makes web development easier and faster. In just 30 minutes, we will cover the essentials, from setting up your development environment to creating your first pages. Let's get started!

  • Setting Up Your Next.js Environment

    Before you can start building your website, you need to set up your development environment. Next.js works with Node.js, so you must have it installed on your machine. If you haven’t installed Node.js yet, head over to the official Node.js website, download the installer for your operating system, and follow the installation directions. Once Node.js is installed, you also get npm (Node Package Manager) installed, which is what we will use to create a new Next.js app. Open your terminal and run the following command to initiate a new Next.js project.

    npx create-next-app my-first-next-app
  • Navigating to Your Project Directory

    After creating your Next.js application, you need to navigate to the newly created directory. This is where all your project files are stored, and you will be performing all the subsequent steps in this directory. Use the command below to change your current directory to your new project folder.

    cd my-first-next-app
  • Starting the Development Server

    Next, you’ll want to start your development server. This will allow you to view your website in real time as you make changes to the source code. Run the following command, and your default web browser should open, displaying your new Next.js site in action.

    npm run dev
  • Creating Your First Page

    Now it’s time to create your first page! In Next.js, pages are simply React components stored in the 'pages' directory. To create a new page, you can add a file in the 'pages' directory with a .js extension. Let’s create an ‘about’ page. Create a new file named about.js in the pages folder and add the following code to it. This will be your new page that users can visit.

    // pages/about.js
    
    export default function About() {
        return <h1>About Us</h1>
    }
  • Creating a Static Homepage

    Let’s enhance your homepage, usually the index.js inside the pages directory. Open index.js and modify it to add your site’s title. Here's an example of how you can structure your homepage with some basic content.

    // pages/index.js
    
    export default function Home() {
        return (
            <div>
                <h1>Welcome to My First Next.js Site!</h1>
                <p>This site is built with Next.js as a static website.</p>
            </div>
        )
    }
  • Serving Your Static Site

    Finally, it's time to serve your static site and see it in action. By running the development server, you will be able to access your site locally. The default URL for your Next.js app will be http://localhost:3000. Navigate to that URL in your web browser. You should see the homepage and be able to access your new About page by navigating to http://localhost:3000/about. Congratulations, you have successfully created your first static website with Next.js!

  • Conclusion

    In just half an hour, you've set up a Next.js environment, created a static homepage, and added another page to your site. This is just the beginning; Next.js offers many advanced features such as server-side rendering, API routes, and dynamic routing that you can explore as you become more comfortable. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to build more complex applications with ease!

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