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Sendhy Ramadhinata
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NextJS vs ReactJS: Which Framework is Better for your Frontend?

What is a JavaScript Framework?

A JavaScript framework is a tool that helps developers to create and structure code. A framework provides a predefined structure for code, which makes it easier to develop complex applications.
There are many different JavaScript frameworks available, but some of the most popular include ReactJS, AngularJS, and VueJS. Each framework has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's important to choose the right one for your project.

The benefits of using a JavaScript framework

Using a JavaScript framework can have many benefits. It can help you organize and automate your code, making it more readable and maintainable in the process. If you're looking to improve the quality of your code, a JavaScript framework is definitely worth considering.

NextJS vs ReactJS: Features

When comparing NextJS and React, the first thing to look at is their features. Both frameworks have a lot to offer, but there are some key differences between them.
It's important to note them NextJS is based on React and is meant to amplity it's capabilities and provide tools to make the most out of react.

ReactJS:

  • Ease of use: React is easy to learn and use, making it a good choice for developers who are new to JavaScript frameworks.
  • Component based: React allows you to create reusable components, which can be used to build complex user interfaces and applications.
  • Virtual DOM: React uses a virtual DOM, which makes it fast and efficient when rendering large lists of data or complex user interfaces.
  • JSX: JSX is a syntax extension of JavaScript that allows you to write HTMLlike code inside JavaScript files. Data binding: React uses oneway data binding, which means that data flows in one direction from the parent component to the child component.
  • Extensibility: React can be extended with thirdparty libraries and plugins to add additional functionality if needed.

Next.js:

As I've written before, Next.js is built on top of React, here are some of the ways it changes and improves on it:

  • Serverside rendering: Next.js comes with builtin support for serverside rendering, which can improve the performance of your application. Static site generation: With Next.js, you can generate static versions of your pages, which can be deployed without a server.
  • Routing: Next.js has builtin routing capabilities, making it easy to create singlepage applications (SPAs).
  • TypeScript support: TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript that enables type checking and other advanced features. Next.js comes with builtin support for TypeScript out of the box.
  • File system routing: With Next.js, you can define your routes directly in your file system, which can make things easier to manage if you have a large application.

NextJS vs ReactJS: Which 1 is Right for You?

There's no easy answer when it comes to choosing a JavaScript framework. It really depends on your specific needs and preferences. However, if you're looking for a lighthearted and witty article on the subject, then you can't go wrong with either Next.js or React.js.

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mdovn

ReactJS is not a framework. Sir

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Bek Brace

Sure it's a UI library by FB's own creators, but everybody refers to React as framework.
I myself call it a library, but I get booed very often when I say this in front of anybody.

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George C. G. Barbosa

I aggree that React is also a framework, but I guess react and next are not comparable. Their goal is different. So different that react is used together with next.

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Kevin Comba • Edited

Nextjs lets you code react with in the best way. It introduces features like Server Side rendering which miss in React. React is a library, Nextjs is a React framework which became one of the most popular Static Site Generators.
In other words, it’s one of the best frameworks now for building superfast and SEO-friendly websites

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tisoportes

In your opinion, which would be the most suitable for a ma´project to monitor thousands of markers in real time?