How to run NextJs application in Localhost

Next.js is a JavaScript framework that allows developers to quickly build server-side rendered applications. This tutorial will show you how to run a Next.js application in localhost.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with this tutorial, you will need to have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• NPM/Yarn
• Git

Step 1: Create a Next.js Application

The first step is to create a new Next.js application. To do this, open up your terminal and run the following command:

npx create-next-app

This command will create a new Next.js application in the current directory.

Step 2: Install the Packages

Once the application has been created, you will need to install the necessary packages. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

npm install

This will install all the necessary packages required for the application.

Step 3: Start the Server

Once the packages have been installed, you can start the server by running the following command in the terminal:

npm run dev

This will start the development server and you will be able to access your application on http://localhost:3000 (opens in a new tab).

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to run a Next.js application in localhost. We have gone through the necessary steps of creating a new application, installing the required packages, and starting the development server.

Official References:

Next.js Documentation (opens in a new tab)