Why I Started Using Next.js
Introduction Its been over 3 years since I have been working as a software engineer. I primarily started out with HTML and CSS to build basic static sites. Eventually I learned how to do cool animations and interactions with JavaScript. Since then I have gradually kept seeking new ways to implement my ideas, leading me to explore different web frameworks. I have worked with react, Flask, Django, Astro, Wordpress, & Elementor to build all kinds of websites to fit my specific use cases. Overtime I have developed a strong affinity towards Django, for more complex and dynamic features. Recently I have found myself looking for a fully integrated JavaScript framework that handles both front and backend, to really mimic Django's monolithic architecture. Personally, I loath the overhead of separating by backend from my front end and communicating via an API, so after hearing the hype I finally decided to give Next a shot. The Problem The first reason I left my Django Habitat was for ...