Overview

NextJS on Firebase Functions is a demo NextJS app built in serverless mode to be used with Firebase Functions. This app allows for quick development with React, server-side rendering for improved SEO visibility, easy scalability with serverless computing, and seamless integration with Firebase features.

Features

• Build quickly with React: NextJS is a React framework optimized for server-side rendering, allowing for faster development and improved performance.
• Server-side rendering for SEO visibility: NextJS automatically handles server-side rendering, which is crucial for improving SEO visibility and search rankings.
• Serverless scaling: Using a serverless architecture allows the app to scale easily without the need to manage infrastructure, making it a cost-effective choice for handling future traffic.
• Easy access to Firebase features: NextJS on Firebase Functions provides seamless integration with the Firebase ecosystem, allowing for easy implementation of authentication and integration with Firestore, a scalable data store.

Installation

To install and run the NextJS on Firebase Functions app, follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have Node.js version 8.15.0 installed, as it is the latest supported runtime for Firebase Functions.
2. Create your Firebase project by logging in with your Google account.
3. Install the project dependencies by running npm install in the project directory.
4. Log in to Firebase with the command npx firebase login (this will open a web browser for Google login).
5. Select your Firebase project by running npx firebase use --add and choosing your project from the prompt.
6. Deploy the Firebase Functions to your project by running npx firebase deploy.
7. Visit the Firebase Console, select your project, and navigate to Hosting in the left-hand navigation.
8. Click on the .firebaseapp.com domain to see the demo of the NextJS app.

Important Note: Keep in mind that all your functions are bundled together when uploading to Firebase. This means that if you have a large number of routes, you may hit the Max deployment size quota. Plan accordingly and consider optimizing your code if needed.

Summary

NextJS on Firebase Functions is a powerful combination of technologies that allows for quick development with React, improved SEO visibility through server-side rendering, easy scalability with serverless computing, and seamless integration with Firebase features. By following the installation guide, developers can quickly set up and deploy the app to take advantage of these benefits. Be mindful of the deployment size quota when uploading to Firebase and optimize your code if necessary to avoid any limitations.