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Talking about ReactJs and Nextjs.

Getting familiar with React

React is an open source and flexible Javascript library that allows developers to develop scalable, simple, and fast frontend interfaces for Single Page Application. It supports a functional programming paradigm and a reactive approach.
It was developed by Facebook.

What is React used for

  • Social Media Platforms e.g Facebook, Instagram.

  • Online Video streaming e.g Netflix

  • SAAS tools e.g Zapier.

Getting familiar with NextJs

Next.Js an open-source and JavaScript framework, allowing you to develop fast and user-friendly web applications and static websites using React.

What is Next.js used for

  • E-commerce
  • Landing Pages
  • Marketing Website

Which should you use for my project?

Selecting a framework or library complete depends on your project needs. React and Next.js are emerging and beneficial tools for your project, but only for performing certain tasks.

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