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The Frontend (Next.js)

We use Next.js as the frontend in this headless architecture, by using Next.js, you can leverage the benefits of a modern React-based framework while building a performant and scalable application that consumes data from your WordPress backend via the GraphQL API.

Some of the benefits of using Next.js as the frontend in a headless architecture include:

  • Server-side rendering: Next.js provides server-side rendering capabilities, which can improve page load times and performance. By rendering pages on the server, users receive content faster, which can improve engagement and overall user experience.

  • Automatic code splitting: Next.js automatically splits your JavaScript code into smaller, more manageable chunks. This can help reduce the amount of code that needs to be downloaded by the browser, which can improve performance and speed up page load times.

  • Dynamic routing: Next.js allows you to define dynamic routes, which can be particularly useful when working with content from a CMS like WordPress. This allows you to create pages based on data from your CMS without having to manually create individual pages for each piece of content.

  • SEO optimization: Since Next.js provides server-side rendering, it can improve SEO by ensuring that search engine crawlers receive fully rendered pages. This can help improve your site's search engine rankings and visibility.

  • Scalability: Next.js can handle high traffic volumes with ease, making it a great choice for applications that require high scalability and performance.

Overall, using Next.js as the frontend can provide a powerful and flexible solution that meets your specific needs. By leveraging the strengths of both WordPress and Next.js, you can create a modern and scalable application that delivers a great user experience.