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# [What is Next.js? A Guide to React Development with Server-side Rendering and Code Splitting](https://blog.dotarjun.com/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Unlock Lightning Speed and SEO Superpowers for Your React Apps with Next.js

Jul 18, 2023 · 7 min read · blog.dotarjun.com  
Updated Jul 21, 2023  
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## Responses 6

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[Kirti Madan](https://hashnode.com/@kirtimadan2512)

[Jul 21, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64baa1b2553279ef7cf45786)

Thanks for your help 😃☺️

[glyphh09](https://hashnode.com/@harshal8)

[Jul 19, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b7907955c92dbf08a7cf30)

🙏 Thanks for the awesome guide! Really enjoying learning about Next.js.

[Vineet Bhasin](https://hashnode.com/@Vneet)

[Jul 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b68afc0e0a0fbac51f6f2d)

❓ Is Next.js a good choice for sites that need very high scalability and traffic?

[Chaitanya](https://hashnode.com/@chaitanya999)

[Jul 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b689ee0e0a0fbac51f6f02)

👍 The code examples are fantastic for demonstrating core concepts. Appreciate all the details.

[Pranay Mathur](https://hashnode.com/@Pranay409)

[Jul 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b68513af4a55ba957b4b89)

🧐 How does Next.js compare to other SSR frameworks like Nuxt.js? Would be curious to hear thoughts!

[Arjun](https://hashnode.com/@dotarjun)

[Jul 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b68513af4a55ba957b4b89#reply-64b686ca0e0a0fbac51f6ea6)

Both are great. Next JS is built on React whereas Nuxt is built on Vue

[jai takkar](https://hashnode.com/@Mage6679)

[Jul 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nextjs-a-guide-to-react-development-with-server-side-rendering-and-code-splitting/64b6831a3c0a713d94ee2134/comment/64b684880e0a0fbac51f6e44)

💡 Love how you explain what Next.js is and its key benefits. Super helpful intro!