--- title: "Jaydev Mahadevan (@jaydevm) | Hashnode" description: "full stack dev. Read the latest articles by Jaydev Mahadevan on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@jaydevm" --- @jaydevm # Jaydev Mahadevan @jaydevm · Joined March 2024 full stack dev ### [Master DRY in Next.js with Layouts](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/master-dry-in-nextjs-with-layouts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This is my course on Next.js called Bite-Sized Next.js, where we learn core Next.js concepts in 5 minutes or less. Welcome back! Now that you've learned the essentials of pages in Next.js, it’s time to delve deeper and explore some of the more advanc... 5 min read · [jaydevm.hashnode.dev](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/master-dry-in-nextjs-with-layouts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/master-dry-in-nextjs-with-layouts/664373275d7671135b3d7e73) [May 14, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/master-dry-in-nextjs-with-layouts/664373275d7671135b3d7e73) ### [Bite-Sized Next.js, Part 3: Basic Routing and Pages](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/bite-sized-nextjs-part-3-basic-routing-and-pages?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Hey there! In the last couple lessons we covered what Next.js is and how to set up your first project. If you have read those guides, you are ready to learn about pages and routing. Fortunately, making routes and pages in Next.js is a snap to underst... 4 min read · [jaydevm.hashnode.dev](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/bite-sized-nextjs-part-3-basic-routing-and-pages?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/bite-sized-nextjs-part-3-basic-routing-and-pages/663b8c2737815639d1d50f36) ### [Bite-Sized Next.js, Part 2: Installation and Setup](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/nextjs-essentials-part-2-installation-and-setup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Install Node The base requirement to make Next.js run on your computer is to have a working installation of Node.js. The current version of Next.js requires Node 18.17 or higher. If you’re on MacOS or Linux, a simple way to install Node is with Homeb... 5 min read · [jaydevm.hashnode.dev](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/nextjs-essentials-part-2-installation-and-setup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/nextjs-essentials-part-2-installation-and-setup/6635091de573eeb2399a0cd5) ### [Bite-Sized Next.js, Part 1: Introduction](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/nextjs-essentials-part-1-introduction?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is this guide? Welcome to my comprehensive guide on Next.js! In this guide, I aim to introduce you to the powerful features of Next.js, a framework that enhances the capabilities of React to deliver richer web experiences. Whether you're just st... 3 min read · [jaydevm.hashnode.dev](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/nextjs-essentials-part-1-introduction?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 2, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/nextjs-essentials-part-1-introduction/663509fe9661d3d39400f2d3) ### [9 React Calendar Components for Your Next App](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/9-react-calendar-components-for-your-next-app?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) No matter what type of app you’re building, a custom calendar component is probably not something you’d want to create from scratch. Handling the complexities of HTML, CSS, user interactions, and date/time manipulation that go into even a basic calen... 3 min read · [jaydevm.hashnode.dev](https://jaydevm.hashnode.dev/9-react-calendar-components-for-your-next-app?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/9-react-calendar-components-for-your-next-app/662a61f46006e7c9352f1fa8) [Apr 25, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/9-react-calendar-components-for-your-next-app/662a61f46006e7c9352f1fa8)