Overview

The Next.js Gallery component is a versatile tool designed for creating responsive image galleries optimized for performance and user experience. This component seamlessly integrates with Next.js Server Components, allowing you to handle image resizing and layout on the server side without sending extra JavaScript to clients. The outcome is a more efficient gallery that enhances load times and responsiveness, especially on mobile devices.

With support for custom configurations and properties, this gallery component offers an avenue for showcasing images dynamically tailored to fit varying screen sizes and aspect ratios. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting, you will find this gallery component straightforward to implement while still providing flexibility and robust features for customization.

Features

• Server Component Support: Allows calculations to be handled on the server, optimizing the loading process by eliminating unnecessary JavaScript sent to the client.

• Image Customization: Each image can be configured with properties like source, aspect ratio, and alt text, enabling tailored presentations.

• Responsive Design: With the ability to define width breakpoints and aspect ratios, the gallery adjusts to different screen sizes, ensuring a cohesive visual experience.

• Gap Control: Easily specify the spacing between images using valid CSS values, providing control over the gallery’s aesthetics.

• Last Row Behavior Options: Choose between preserving the aspect ratio, filling the last row, or matching it to the previous row, giving flexibility in gallery alignment.

• Overlay Functionality: Customize how images appear with an optional overlay, allowing for text or interactive elements on top of images.

• Viewport Width Flexibility: Adjust the percentage of viewport width the gallery occupies, aiding in image optimization while maintaining the design integrity.

• Threshold and Limits: Set parameters on how the last row of images behaves, controlling expansion and shrinkage based on your design specifications.