How do I navigate between routes in Next.js?

When I first started exploring Next.js, one of the most exciting things I discovered was how powerful and easy it is to navigate between routes. Trust me, once you get the hang of Next.js routing, you’ll love how seamless it makes building modern web apps.

Simplified guide to Next.js routing and navigation.

Table of Contents

• What is Next.js Routing?
• Setting Up a Next.js Project
• Navigating Between Pages
• Dynamic Routes in Next.js Routing
• API Routes in Next.js
• Link Component and Navigation
• Customizing the Router
• FAQs

What is Next.js Routing?

Next.js routing is a feature that helps us navigate between pages in a Next.js application. Unlike traditional React apps where we use libraries like React Router, Next.js provides a built-in file-based routing system. This means the structure of your pages folder determines your app’s routes. Simple, right?

For example, if you create a file named about.js inside the pages folder, you can access it at http://localhost:3000/about. It’s that straightforward. No extra setup is needed.

Setting Up a Next.js Project