Modern web applications with mext. JS : learn advanced techniques to build and deploy modern, scalable and production ready react applications with next. JS / Shubham Jain, Mathew Dony Chittezhath.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jain, Shubham, author.

Chittezhath, Mathew Dony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Web services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Delhi, India : Orange Education Pvt Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

This practical handbook takes you on a journey from foundational principles to advanced techniques, offering a complete exploration of Next.js, the cutting-edge framework for building performant and dynamic web applications. Beginning with an introductory overview of web applications utilizing Next.js and JavaScript, the book reintroduces React to ensure a strong footing in the core concepts. It then delves into the fundamentals of Next.js, providing insights into the latest version's core advancements and optimizations. It will help you explore the intricacies of Next.js applications, including an in-depth look at optimizing performance. It will then move on to demystify routing in Next.js, mastering state management, and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs. By the end of it, you will understand the usage of diverse databases and discover the significance of client-side and server-side rendering in Next.js applications. This book also covers crucial aspects of securing applications using NextAuth. It will help you learn to develop a complete CRUD application, gaining hands-on experience and insight into deployment architectures that can turn your projects into scalable and production-ready applications.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

About the Authors

About the Technical Reviewers

Acknowledgements

Preface

Errata

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Web Applications with Next.js and JavaScript

Introduction

Structure

Web applications and its building blocks

Defining Next.js

Use cases for Next.js

Reasons to use Next.js for web application development

JavaScript basics for Next.js

Variables and data types

Control flow statements

Functions

Classes

Modules

Promises

Arrow functions

Destructuring

Spread operator

Async/Await

Template literals

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Understanding server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side rendering (CSR)

Server-side rendering

Client-side rendering

Hybrid rendering

Setting up a development environment for Next.js

Creating a simple Next.js application

Conclusion

2. Recall React

Introducing React

The virtual DOM and its benefits

Component-based architecture in React

Understanding functional and class components

React component lifecycle methods and their usage

JSX syntax and its differences from traditional HTML

JSX syntax rules and best practices

Embedding JavaScript expressions in JSX

Handling conditional rendering and looping in JSX

Differences between JSX and HTML

Handling events in React and passing data between components

React event handling basics

Synthetic events and event pooling

Binding event handlers to components

Passing data through props

Using callback functions for parent-child communication

Lifting state up and managing shared state

React state and props

Introducing React Hooks and their usage

Other built-in Hooks and their use cases.

Asynchronous programming in JavaScript and its application in React

Multiple choice questions

Answers

3. Next.js Fundamentals

Introducing Next.js framework and its advantages

Advantages of using Next.js

Comparing with other frameworks

Real-world use cases of Next.js

Installing and creating a new Next.js project

Prerequisites for installing Next.js

Installing Next.js

Creating your first Next.js project

Understanding the initial setup

Understanding the folder structure of a Next.js project

Overview of the folder structure

Exploring the 'pages' directory

Exploring the public directory

Exploring the styles directory

Other files

Understanding the role of pages in Next.js

Introducing pages

Creating and rendering a basic page in Next.js

Implementing CSS styling in Next.js using CSS modules

4. Next.js 13

Setting up a Next.js 13 app

App Router

Client and server components

Routing

Rendering

Data fetching

5. Optimizing Next.js Applications

Importance and benefits of optimizing the Next.js applications

Adding metadata to pages using the head component

Implementing static file serving in Next.js

Understanding the use of the Next.js image component for image optimization

Understanding Next.js Architecture and how it works

Configuring Next.js for optimal performance

Implementing server-side caching

Code splitting and dynamic imports

Caching and improving data fetching

Analyzing and reducing bundle size

Deployment strategies and the best practices

Monitoring performance

Answers.

6. Understanding Routing in Next.js

Understanding the role of Next.js router

Understanding the Next.js Link component and its usage

Navigating between pages in Next.js using the router

Working with dynamic routes in Next.js

Conclusion: Unveiling the Beauty of Next.js Routing

7. State Management in Next.js

Introducing state management in Next.js and its importance

Different state management options available in Next.js

Pros and cons of state management options

Implementing state management with React state and the use of hooks

Best practices for managing state in Next.js applications

Implementing state management using Redux in Next.js Application

Flux

Combining Redux and Flux

Redux Thunk

Implementing state management using React context in a simple Next.js application

Case studies and examples

8. Restful and GraphQL API Implementation

Introduction to APIs and their importance in modern web development

API protocols and architectures

RESTful versus GraphQL APIs

Setting up and configuring a RESTful API in Next.js

Setting up and configuring a GraphQL API in Next.js using Apollo Server

Integrating the API endpoints with Client Side in Next.js

Handling errors and exceptions in API calls

Best practices for API security and authentication in Next.js applications

Answer:

9. Using Different Types of Databases

Quick Overview of Database Management System

Relational Database Management Systems

NoSQL Database Management Systems

Setting up a database connection in Next.js

CRUD operations with the selected database.

Handling database errors and debugging techniques

Database security best practices in Next.js

Data modeling and schema design

Scaling the database for performance and high availability

10. Understanding Rendering in Next.js Applications

Understanding rendering in Next.js

Benefits and drawbacks of CSR and SSR

Next.js's approach to CSR and SSR

SSR with Next.js

Client-side rend to CSR with Next.js

Dynamic client-side rendering

Best practices for using CSR and SSR in Next.js applications

11. Securing App with Next Auth

Introduction to authentication and security

Overview of Next Auth

Setting up Next Auth in a Next.js application

Implementing different authentication providers

Protecting pages and API routes with authentication

Best practices for authentication and security in Next.js applications

Multiple Choice Questions

12. Developing a CRUD Application with Next.js

Setting up your development environment

Displaying To-Do items (Read)

Setting up the database using Supabase

Adding new To-do items (Create)

Editing To-Do items (Update)

Deleting To-Do items (Delete)

Deploying the application

13. Exploring Deployment Architecture in Next.js Applications

Understanding the deployment process in Next.js

Setting up environment variables for deployment

Deploying Next.js applications to different hosting platforms

Optimizing the deployment process for faster and more efficient deployments

Configuring the Next.js application for production

Setting up (CI/CD) pipelines for Next.js applications.

Monitoring and debugging deployed applications

Index.

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ISBN:

9789388590976

938859097X