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Next.js vs. React: The developer experience

Andrew Evans Husband, engineer, FOSS contributor, and Principal Engineer & Tech Lead at CarMax. Follow me at andrewevans.dev.

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3 Replies to "Next.js vs. React: The developer experience"

  1. Thanks for this write-up!

    One thing to note about using Next.js is that when debugging, the error messages are significantly less helpful than in React. This, in my opinion, kills the developer experience and my advice is that you need a good solid reason to start with/use Next.js. We didn’t have one other than “it seems cool and people seem to like it”.

  2. Great post! Next.js simplifies development with built-in features like routing and SSR, enhancing the developer experience. React offers flexibility but requires more setup. Both have their strengths! Kellton to know more

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