Next.js (Advanced)

Next.js is a React framework used in tens of thousands of production-facing websites and web applications, including many of the world's largest brands.

Course Overview

Learn about page-based routing, SSR and ISR pre-rendering, code splitting, API routes, and modern Next.js best practices. This course will prepare you to build production-ready full-stack applications using the most popular React framework.

Course Details

  • Duration: 8 weeks (16 sessions)
  • Schedule: Saturday mornings, 9am - 12pm
  • Price: R4,999 per course
  • Format: In-person (George) or online via Zoom
  • Prerequisite: Strong React knowledge required

Course Syllabus

  • Why Next.js? Framework vs Library
  • Creating a Next.js app
  • File-based routing (App Router vs Pages Router)
  • Pages and layouts
  • Linking between pages
  • Image optimization with next/image
  • Project: Create a multi-page marketing site

  • Static Site Generation (SSG)
  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
  • Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
  • Client-side rendering
  • When to use each strategy
  • Project: Build a blog with ISR

  • Server Components vs Client Components
  • Data fetching in Server Components
  • API routes and route handlers
  • Middleware and rewrites
  • Environment variables
  • Project: Build a full-stack application with database

  • Metadata and SEO optimization
  • Authentication (NextAuth.js)
  • Internationalization (i18n)
  • Performance optimization
  • Deployment to Vercel
  • Monitoring and analytics
  • Final Project: Build and deploy a complete Next.js application

What You'll Achieve

  • Master Next.js App Router architecture
  • Build full-stack applications with API routes
  • Optimize performance with appropriate rendering strategies
  • Implement authentication and SEO
  • Deploy production-ready Next.js applications
🎓 Career Impact: Next.js developers are in high demand globally. This course will prepare you for senior frontend and full-stack roles.

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Includes:
• 8 weeks of instruction
• 1-on-1 project reviews
• Certificate of completion
• Career guidance