Building Modern Websites with Next.js

Next.js has become the backbone of most of my recent projects. Here's why it works so well for building modern web applications.

The App Router

The introduction of the App Router was a game changer. Server Components, streaming, and the new file-based routing system make it incredibly intuitive to build complex applications.

// A simple server component
export default async function Page() {
  const data = await fetchData();
  return <Dashboard data={data} />;
}

Performance by default

What I love most about Next.js is that performance isn't an afterthought. Image optimization, font loading, code splitting — it's all built in.

When to use it

Next.js shines for:

1. Marketing sites that need great SEO
2. Web applications with complex routing
3. E-commerce platforms requiring fast page loads
4. Blogs and content sites with static generation

If you're starting a new project in 2026, Next.js should be at the top of your list.