Next.JS 2
Second Version of NextJS
Next.js 2 was an early version of the Next.js framework, which was first released in 2016. Although it is an older version, it laid the foundation for modern web application development with its focus on server-side rendering (SSR) and simplicity in building React applications.
Here are the key details and features of Next.js 2:
Key Features of Next.js 2
- Pages were rendered on the server before being sent to the client, improving SEO and initial load performance.
- Introduced a file-based routing system where the file structure in the pages/ directory determined the routes in the application
- Allowed importing CSS directly into components.
- Provided the ability to export the app as a static site with pre-rendered HTML files.
- Enabled fast development by automatically updating the application in the browser without requiring a full page reload.
- Focused on zero-config setup, making it easy for developers to get started quickly.
- Developers could customize the HTML <head> and <body> tags using a _document.js file.
1. Server-Side Rendering (SSR):
2. File-based Routing
3. Built-in CSS Support
4. Static Exporting
5. Hot Module Replacement (HMR)
6. Minimal Configuration
7. Custom Document Support
Limitations of Next.js 2
- Lacked advanced features like dynamic routing, API routes, and better performance optimizations.
- Limited TypeScript support compared to modern versions
- Did not have built-in image optimization, which is now a staple feature
- More manual work was required for handling custom configurations.