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Next.js Short Course

Learn Next.js, the full-stack React framework that powers production websites for companies like Netflix, TikTok, and Hulu. Next.js extends React with server-side rendering, static generation, file-based routing, and API routes out of the box. This course covers the App Router, server versus client components, data fetching patterns, dynamic routes, and middleware.. Master next.js through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Next.js Course

This Next.js short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online next.js course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Next.js Core

Pages, routing, and server components

App Router vs Pages Routerfile-based routingserver vs client componentsdata fetching patternsAPI routesdynamic routesmiddleware basics
2

App Router Deep Dive

Master Next.js routing patterns

nested layoutsloading and error UIparallel routesintercepting routesroute groupsdynamic segmentscatch-all routes
3

Data Fetching

Server-side data strategies

server component fetchingclient-side fetching (SWR)caching strategiesrevalidation (ISR)streaming with Suspenseparallel data fetchingserver actions basics
4

Server Actions & APIs

Build full-stack features

server actionsform handlingAPI route handlersmiddlewareauthentication patternsrate limitingerror handling in APIs
5

Rendering Strategies

SSR, SSG, ISR, and streaming

static site generation (SSG)server-side rendering (SSR)incremental static regenerationstreaming and Suspensepartial prerenderingclient vs server componentshydration explained
6

Styling & UI

Build beautiful Next.js interfaces

CSS ModulesTailwind CSS integrationCSS-in-JS optionsshadcn/ui componentsfonts and images optimizationdark mode implementationresponsive design patterns
7

Authentication

Secure your Next.js app

NextAuth.js / Auth.jssession managementOAuth providersJWT vs session strategyroute protectionrole-based accessmiddleware auth checks
8

Database Integration

Connect to databases and ORMs

Prisma ORM setupDrizzle ORM alternativeSupabase integrationdatabase connection poolingmigrations workflowseed data scriptstype-safe queries
9

Testing Next.js

Test components and APIs

Jest setup for Next.jsReact Testing Librarytesting server componentsAPI route testingPlaywright e2e testsmocking data and APIsCI/CD integration
10

Deployment & Production

Ship and optimize for production

Vercel deploymentself-hosting optionsenvironment variablesperformance optimizationbundle analysismonitoring and analyticsedge runtime usage

What You'll Learn in This Next.js Course

App Router vs Pages Router
file-based routing
server vs client components
data fetching patterns
API routes
dynamic routes
middleware basics
nested layouts
loading and error UI
parallel routes
intercepting routes
route groups
dynamic segments
catch-all routes

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