What is React?
Pros of React
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Component-based: You can reuse parts everywhere and make maintenance easier.
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Big ecosystem: Works well with tools like Redux and React Router.
- Large community: Lots of docs, tutorials, and developers to ask for help.
- Fast updates: React’s virtual DOM makes your UI update quickly.
Limitations of React
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Client-side rendering: Pages are rendered in the browser, which is not ideal for SEO.
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You will need to add routing, SSR, or SSG tools yourself.
What is Next.js?
Pros of Next.js
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SEO-friendly: SSR and SSG generate pages that search engines can read.
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Performance-optimized: Automatic code-splitting and image optimization make pages load faster.
- Simple routing: Create pages by making files in a pages folder.
- Built-in APIs: You can build backend endpoints inside the same project.
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Developer experience: Fast refresh and hot reloading make coding smoother.
Limitations of Next.js
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Slight learning curve: More features mean more to learn.
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Vendor preference: Some functions work best on Vercel, though you can host anywhere.
When to Pick React
Use React when:
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You want full control over your setup.
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Your app is very interactive and runs mostly in the browser.
- You already have a custom server or backend.
Best for:
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Single Page Apps (SPAs) are like a dashboard or internal tool.
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Complex UI-heavy apps that don’t need SEO.
When to Pick Next.js
Use Next.js when:
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You need server-side rendering or static site generation.
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SEO matters (e.g., blogs, marketing sites, e-commerce).
- You want faster performance and page loads.
Best for:
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Multi-page websites for SEO.
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E-commerce sites, public dashboards, and marketing pages.
The Sparkle Web View
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Next.js is our go-to for SEO-heavy apps, public-facing sites, and enterprise or healthcare platforms where speed and SEO matter.
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React works best for internal tools, dashboards, and web apps where you need full flexibility.
Conclusion
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Go with React if you want flexibility and are building dynamic SPAs.
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Choose Next.js if SEO, performance, or server logic is important.
Dipak Pakhale
A skilled .Net Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience. Proficient in Asp.Net, MVC, .Net Core, Blazor, C#, SQL, Angular, Reactjs, and NodeJs. Dedicated to simplifying complex projects with expertise and innovation.
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