A Next.js starter for the JAMstack
Next.js has made a significant impact in the world of web development, particularly for those venturing into the Jamstack architecture. This starter template serves as an excellent boilerplate for utilizing Next.js as a static site generator, albeit with a deprecation notice indicating a shift in focus towards new templates. Nonetheless, it still provides a solid foundation for developers seeking to quickly set up a static site with modern tooling and capabilities.
While the future of this specific starter might be uncertain, the features it offers can help streamline the development process and enhance your ability to create robust applications. If you’re willing to take on stewardship or provide enhancements, the original developers have opened the door for community involvement.
Easy Deployment to Netlify: Deploy your static site effortlessly with a simple button, enabling a new site and repository to be created in one click.
Comprehensive Development Support: Use the built-in Next.js development server for a seamless coding experience, complete with automatic CSS reloads and page refreshes.
Static Site Generation: Build a static version of your website with minimal effort by running a single command, keeping your /dist folder organized.
Robust Ecosystem: Leverage additional resources and documentation from Next.js to expand your application’s capabilities, promoting creativity and exploration in development.
Community Engagement: Open invitation for developers to maintain or enhance the template, fostering a collaborative environment for continued improvement.
Dynamic Capabilities: Explore various resources for incorporating dynamic features into your static site, broadening the scope of what you can achieve using Next.js on the Jamstack.
Version Control Ready: When manually creating your repository, easily push your clone to GitHub and ensure updates are built and deployed automatically by Netlify.
