Install Next.js
Follow these steps to install and set up Next.js in your project.
1. Create a New Next.js Project
First, make sure you have Node.js and npm or yarn installed. Then, you can create a new Next.js project using the following command:
npx create-next-app@latest my-nextjs-app
Replace my-nextjs-app with your desired project name.
2. Navigate to Your Project Directory
Once the project is created, navigate into your project directory using:
cd my-nextjs-app
3. Start the Development Server
To start the development server and see your Next.js app in action, run:
npm run dev
Or, if you are using yarn:
yarn dev
Your app will be available at http://localhost:3000.
4. Explore Your Next.js Project
Your Next.js project structure will include:
pages/: Contains your page components.
public/: Static files like images.
styles/: CSS and styling files.