Overview

Next.js is a hybrid framework that offers Static Site Generation (SSG) support, allowing users the flexibility to choose between Static Generation and On-Demand rendering on a per-page basis. This demo highlights Next.js’ Static Generation using getStaticProps with a significant emphasis on the newly introduced Preview Mode feature. Preview Mode allows authorized users to view real-time draft content from their CMS, making it a valuable tool for content editors and other use cases.

Features

• Static Site Generation (SSG): Utilize the powerful SSG support of Next.js to pre-render pages at build time.
• Preview Mode: A game-changing feature that enables on-demand rendering for authorized users to view real-time draft content.
• Hybrid Framework: Next.js allows users to choose between Static Generation and On-Demand rendering based on their specific use case.
• getStaticProps: Use this function to fetch data at build time and pre-render pages statically.

Installation

To set up the Next.js SSG + Preview Mode Demo, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system.
2. Create a new Next.js app by running the following command:

   npx create-next-app@latest
   

3. Install the necessary dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

5. Explore the app and the Preview Mode feature.

Summary

The Next.js SSG + Preview Mode Demo showcases the power and flexibility of Next.js as a hybrid framework. By incorporating Static Site Generation and the new Preview Mode feature, users can seamlessly generate static pages while also having the capability to render content on-demand for authorized users. This demo highlights the versatility of Next.js and its ability to cater to various use cases, particularly for content editors seeking real-time draft content viewing capabilities.