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Nextjs CLI

Next.js - CLI

  • next dev: Starts the Next.js development server, allowing you to work on your project locally with hot module reloading.
  • next build: Builds the production-ready version of your Next.js application, optimizing assets and creating static HTML files.
  • next start: Starts the production server to serve the built Next.js application, suitable for deploying to a hosting provider.
  • next export: Generates a static version of your Next.js application, suitable for hosting on static file hosts or CDNs.
  • next -v or next --version: Displays the version of Next.js CLI installed.
  • next -h or next --help: Displays the help menu with available commands and options.

1. Starting Development Server

  • Run next dev command in your Next.js project directory to start the development server.
  • This command enables hot module reloading, allowing you to see changes in real-time as you develop.

2. Building Production Version

  • Execute next build command to create the optimized production build of your Next.js application.
  • This command bundles your application files, optimizes assets, and prepares static HTML files for rendering.

3. Starting Production Server

  • After building your application with next build, use next start command to start the production server.
  • This command serves the built Next.js application, making it ready for deployment to a hosting provider.

4. Exporting Static Version

  • To generate a static version of your Next.js application, run next export command.
  • This command creates static HTML files for each page, suitable for hosting on static file hosts or CDNs.

5. Viewing Version and Help

  • Use next -v or next --version to check the installed version of Next.js CLI.
  • For help with available commands and options, use next -h or next --help.

Conclusion

The Next.js CLI provides essential commands for developing, building, and deploying Next.js applications. By mastering these commands, developers can efficiently manage their projects, streamline the development process, and deploy high-quality applications with ease.

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