How does using Next.js (a web development framework) help in building food delivery apps that load quickly, work smoothly, and look good on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)?
Hi @suheb, Next.js has various optimizations (pre-rendering, sever side rendering, and Image optimizations) in place to give users a good experience. While, Next.js is not a framework for building native mobile or desktop application, you can create a web application and serve it in web UI in most native environments. For example, Indigo: AI Game & Puzzle Maker on the App Store it’s a Next.js app wrapped in SwiftUI.
Here is an in detail explanation about what I said:
Performance Benefits
Server-Side Rendering (SSR) - Pages load faster because content is pre-rendered on the server, which is crucial for food delivery apps where users expect instant access to menus and ordering.
Static Site Generation (SSG) - Restaurant menus and static content can be pre-built at build time, resulting in lightning-fast page loads.
Image Optimization - Next.js automatically optimizes food images, which are essential for delivery apps, reducing load times without sacrificing quality.
Responsive Design
Built-in CSS Support - Works seamlessly with Tailwind CSS and other styling solutions to create responsive layouts that work across all devices.
Automatic Code Splitting - Only loads the JavaScript needed for each page, keeping mobile experiences fast even on slower connections.
Developer Experience
File-based Routing - Makes it easy to organize different sections like menus, checkout, order tracking, and user profiles.
API Routes - Handle backend functionality like order processing, payment integration, and real-time order updates directly within the Next.js app.
TypeScript Support - Helps catch errors early, especially important for complex food delivery logic like pricing calculations and order management.
It’s not just one dimension but all 3 together which make Next.js standout and be chosen as the frontier framework by top companies across the world.