Next.js vs React: Which Should You Choose?

When starting a new web project, one of the most common questions developers face is whether to use Next.js or React. Both are powerful tools, but they serve different purposes.

**React** is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, particularly single-page applications. It's great for:

• Building interactive UI components
• Managing component state
• Creating reusable UI elements

**Next.js** is a React framework that provides additional features like:

• Server-side rendering (SSR)
• Static site generation (SSG)
• Built-in routing
• API routes
• Image optimization

For most modern web applications, we recommend Next.js because it provides a complete solution with better SEO, performance, and developer experience.